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Challenges and opportunities in the use of ponds and pondscapes as Nature-based Solutions

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  • M. Cuenca-Cambronero, The University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
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  • M. Blicharska, Uppsala Universitet, Sverige
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  • J. A. Perrin, Institut supérieur d'agriculture Rhône-Alpes
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  • T. A. Davidson
  • B. Oertli, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland
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  • M. Lago, Ecologic Institute
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  • M. Beklioglu, Middle East Technical University
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  • M. Meerhoff
  • M. Arim, Universidad de la Republica
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  • J. Teixeira, University of Porto
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  • L. De Meester, KU Leuven, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Free University of Berlin
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  • J. Biggs, Freshwater Habitats Trust
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  • J. Robin, Institut supérieur d'agriculture Rhône-Alpes
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  • B. Martin, Randbee Consultants
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  • H. M. Greaves, University College London
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  • C. D. Sayer, University College London
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  • P. Lemmens, KU Leuven, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
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  • D. Boix, University of Girona
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  • T. Mehner, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
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  • M. Bartrons, The University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
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  • S. Brucet, The University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, ICREA

Ponds and “pondscapes” (networks of ponds) are crucial habitats for biodiversity and for delivering multiple benefits to humans, so-called “Nature’s Contribution to People”, such as climate mitigation and adaptation to climate change, creation, and maintenance of habitat for biodiversity, water purification, flood mitigation and cultural benefits (e.g., recreational possibilities). However, ponds are not often considered as Nature-based Solutions to provide all these benefits. In addition, there is insufficient knowledge on how to manage and restore ponds to maximise their role to increase the resilience of ecosystems and society to climate change. To facilitate improved implementation of ponds as Nature-based Solutions for the delivery of a wide range of Nature Contributions to People, it is important to generate and integrate biodiversity, ecosystems, societal, economic and policy knowledge. Hence, there is a need for evidence-based guidance to support the broader use of ponds. Here, we review the role of ponds and pondscapes in delivering Nature’s Contributions to People and provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities for their broader implementation as Nature-based Solutions. Finally, we propose a conceptual framework that can help the implementation of pond Nature-based Solutions, and that outlines future research needs.

Original languageEnglish
JournalHydrobiologia
Volume850
Issue15
Pages (from-to)3257-3271
Number of pages15
ISSN0018-8158
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023

    Research areas

  • Climate change, Freshwater biodiversity, Nature contributions to people, Nature-based Solutions, Ponds and pondscapes, Societal challenges

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