Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters
The aim of the present paper is to propose and elaborate on the concept of Emerald Growth as a new framework concept for managing ecological quality and ecosystem services of transitional waters. The research approach combines the longstanding experience of the authors of this article in the investi...
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doaj-57a86f5f76534d72b31ce04d7f5b8adc2020-11-25T01:44:35ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-03-0112389410.3390/w12030894w12030894Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional WatersDavide Tagliapietra0Ramūnas Povilanskas1Artūras Razinkovas-Baziukas2Julius Taminskas3Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche–Istituto di Scienze Marine (CNR-ISMAR), Arsenale di Venezia, Tesa 104, I-30122 Venice, ItalyDepartment of Natural Sciences, Klaipeda University, Herkaus Manto str. 84, LT-92294 Klaipeda, LithuaniaInstitute of Marine Research, Klaipeda University, Universiteto al. 17, LT-92295 Klaipėda, LithuaniaLaboratory of Climate and Water Research, Nature Research Centre, Akademijos str. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, LithuaniaThe aim of the present paper is to propose and elaborate on the concept of Emerald Growth as a new framework concept for managing ecological quality and ecosystem services of transitional waters. The research approach combines the longstanding experience of the authors of this article in the investigation of transitional waters of Europe with an analysis of relevant European Union directives and a comparative case study of two European coastal lagoons. The concept includes and reassesses traditional knowledge of the environment of lagoons and estuaries as an engine for sustainable development, but also proposes locally tailored approaches for the renewal of these unique areas. The investigation results show that the Emerald Growth concept enables to extricate better specific management aspects of ecosystem services of transitional waters that fill-in the continuum between the terrestrial (Green Growth) and the maritime areas (Blue Growth). It results from adjusting of both Green Growth and Blue Growth concepts, drivers, indicators and planning approaches regarding durable ways of revitalising coastal communities and their prospects for sustainable development. We conclude that the Emerald Growth concept offers a suitable framework for better dealing with complex and complicated issues pertinent to the sustainable management of transitional waters.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/3/894adriatic seabaltic seacuronian lagoonemerald growthlesina lagoonmsfdmspdtransitional waterswfd |
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Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters |
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Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters |
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Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters |
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Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters |
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Emerald Growth: A New Framework Concept for Managing Ecological Quality and Ecosystem Services of Transitional Waters |
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emerald growth: a new framework concept for managing ecological quality and ecosystem services of transitional waters |
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The aim of the present paper is to propose and elaborate on the concept of Emerald Growth as a new framework concept for managing ecological quality and ecosystem services of transitional waters. The research approach combines the longstanding experience of the authors of this article in the investigation of transitional waters of Europe with an analysis of relevant European Union directives and a comparative case study of two European coastal lagoons. The concept includes and reassesses traditional knowledge of the environment of lagoons and estuaries as an engine for sustainable development, but also proposes locally tailored approaches for the renewal of these unique areas. The investigation results show that the Emerald Growth concept enables to extricate better specific management aspects of ecosystem services of transitional waters that fill-in the continuum between the terrestrial (Green Growth) and the maritime areas (Blue Growth). It results from adjusting of both Green Growth and Blue Growth concepts, drivers, indicators and planning approaches regarding durable ways of revitalising coastal communities and their prospects for sustainable development. We conclude that the Emerald Growth concept offers a suitable framework for better dealing with complex and complicated issues pertinent to the sustainable management of transitional waters. |
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