We propose an alternative methodology for engaging with multifaceted cultural ecosystem services (CES) in the Global South. We explore the use of dialogue as a tool for understanding CES in situ, while developing shared action steps toward CES conservation among stakeholders. We held six dialogue workshops in the rural Central Pacific region of Costa Rica that were designed to foster understanding of shared community values for ecosystem services and associated conservation challenges. In two of the workshops, we employed model-based reasoning through which we used maps as boundary negotiating objects to nurture dialogue on CES values, observations, and concerns. In four of the workshops, we used photovoice to elicit reflection and dialogue on CES values and changes in ecosystem services in the region. Observations and surveys of workshop participants revealed that the process engendered reflection on ecosystem service values, and community support and enthusiasm for future communal efforts. These workshops demonstrated how dialogue can elucidate local values for CES, while strengthening support across stakeholders for improved conservation actions. We propose that this methodology is applicable in various contexts for improved CES assessment across diverse stakeholders.

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使用对话将文化，生态系统服务和文化生态系统服务背景化

我们提出了一种替代方法，用于与全球南方的多层面文化生态系统服务（CES）互动。我们探索使用对话作为了解CES的工具，同时在利益相关者之间制定共同的措施以保护CES。我们在哥斯达黎加中部太平洋农村地区举办了六次对话讲习班，其目的是增进对生态系统服务和相关保护挑战的共同社区价值观的了解。在两个研讨会中，我们采用了基于模型的推理，通过该模型，我们将地图用作边界谈判对象，以培育关于CES值，观察值和关注点的对话。在四个讲习班中，我们使用了语音技术来引发对CES价值观和该地区生态系统服务变化的反思和对话。对讲习班参加者的观察和调查表明，该过程引起了对生态系统服务价值，社区对未来社区努力的支持和热情的反思。这些讲习班展示了对话如何阐明CES的当地价值，同时加强各利益相关方对改进保护行动的支持。我们建议，该方法适用于各种情况，以改善不同利益相关者之间的CES评估。