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| author | Kulionis, Viktoras Froemelt, Andreas Pfister, Stephan |
| author_facet | Kulionis, Viktoras Froemelt, Andreas Pfister, Stephan |
| contents | In this study, we explore a range of options and outcomes associated with using different allocation approaches to operationalise the Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework at the country, sector, and city scales. We demonstrate: (i) how to translate the PB framework into various sub-global scales (countries, cities, industries); and (ii) how to take global/local aspects (e.g., water use at the watershed level) into account. Finally, we apply the proposed methodology to derive country, city, and sector-specific budgets consistent with the PB concept for Switzerland. We then benchmark the translated PBs for climate, biodiversity, and freshwater use against actual environmental pressures in Switzerland from both production- and consumption-based perspectives. This effectively enables us to provide a comprehensive assessment of whether Switzerland is living within its safe operating space. |
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| spellingShingle | Multiscale Orientation Values for Biodiversity, Climate and Water: A Scientific Input for Science- Based Targets Kulionis, Viktoras Froemelt, Andreas Pfister, Stephan General Economics Economics In this study, we explore a range of options and outcomes associated with using different allocation approaches to operationalise the Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework at the country, sector, and city scales. We demonstrate: (i) how to translate the PB framework into various sub-global scales (countries, cities, industries); and (ii) how to take global/local aspects (e.g., water use at the watershed level) into account. Finally, we apply the proposed methodology to derive country, city, and sector-specific budgets consistent with the PB concept for Switzerland. We then benchmark the translated PBs for climate, biodiversity, and freshwater use against actual environmental pressures in Switzerland from both production- and consumption-based perspectives. This effectively enables us to provide a comprehensive assessment of whether Switzerland is living within its safe operating space. |
| title | Multiscale Orientation Values for Biodiversity, Climate and Water: A Scientific Input for Science- Based Targets |
| topic | General Economics Economics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.11680 |