ABSTRACT

Nature-based solutions (NbS) address socio-environmental challenges by sustainably managing ecosystems that offer and support the delivery of various services. NbS can integrate locally relevant options for maintaining ecosystems, thus, encourages the participation of local stakeholders. For instance, mangroves referred here as “blue carbon ecosystem infrastructures” (BCEIs), are being reforested by local stakeholders because of their role in coastal protection and, increasingly, for their contribution to global carbon sequestration. This study examined two mangrove eco-parks in Panay Island, Philippines using perception surveys to (1) offer empirical evidence of the impacts of well-implemented BCEIs, (2) obtain conceptual implications of NbS, and (3) provide practical prospects for BCEI applications in the country. Results show that respondents who access the eco-parks have higher awareness compared to people who did not use it, suggesting eco-parks can promote mangrove awareness. Local's utilization of provisioning and cultural services of the eco-parks indicates that mangroves can be a valuable income source. Engaging residents in the management of eco-parks boosts their participation and willingness to lead. The mutualistic relationship between locals and mangroves observed in this study implies the positive effect of BCEI in the country particularly on people’s well-being, coastal protection, and climate change mitigation if implemented and maintained successfully.

摘要

基于自然的解决方案 (NbS) 通过可持续管理提供和支持各种服务交付的生态系统来应对社会环境挑战。NbS 可以整合当地相关选项以维护生态系统，从而鼓励当地利益相关者的参与。例如，这里被称为“蓝色碳生态系统基础设施”(BCEI) 的红树林正在被当地利益相关者重新造林，因为它们在沿海保护中发挥作用，并且越来越多地为全球碳固存做出贡献。本研究利用感知调查研究了菲律宾班乃岛的两个红树林生态公园，以 (1) 提供实施良好的 BCEI 影响的经验证据，(2) 获得 NbS 的概念影响，以及 (3) 为 BCEI 提供实际前景在国内申请。结果显示，与未使用生态公园的人相比，进入生态公园的受访者具有更高的意识，这表明生态公园可以提高对红树林的认识。当地对生态公园的供给和文化服务的利用表明红树林可以成为一个宝贵的收入来源。让居民参与生态公园的管理可以提高他们的参与度和领导意愿。本研究中观察到的当地人和红树林之间的互惠关系意味着 BCEI 在该国的积极影响，特别是如果实施和维护成功，对人民福祉、海岸保护和减缓气候变化的影响。生态公园的供给和文化服务的利用表明红树林可以成为宝贵的收入来源。让居民参与生态公园的管理可以提高他们的参与度和领导意愿。本研究中观察到的当地人和红树林之间的互惠关系意味着 BCEI 在该国的积极影响，特别是如果实施和维护成功，对人民福祉、海岸保护和减缓气候变化的影响。生态公园的供给和文化服务的利用表明红树林可以成为宝贵的收入来源。让居民参与生态公园的管理可以提高他们的参与度和领导意愿。本研究中观察到的当地人和红树林之间的互惠关系意味着 BCEI 在该国的积极影响，特别是如果实施和维护成功，对人民福祉、海岸保护和减缓气候变化的影响。