Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (7): 885-893.doi: 10.19741/j.issn.1673-4831.2020.0496

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Research Progress on the Relationship between Ecosystem Service and Human Well-being

CHENG Xian-bo1, TAO Yu1, OU Wei-xin1,2   

  1. 1. College of Public Administration, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
    2. National & Joint Engineering Research Center for Rural Land Resources Use and Consolidation, Nanjing 210095, China
  • Received:2020-06-21 Online:2021-07-25 Published:2021-07-23

Abstract: Ecosystem service is the bridge connecting nature and human well-being. To meet mankind's demand, the ecosystem endures to provide products and services through ecological functions. Based on the analysis of global research progress on ecosystem service, human well-being, and their relationships, this study summarizes the associations and classifications of ecosystem services with human well-being and explains relationship forms, and relationship evaluation methods. The study emphasized that the scientific research on the relationship between ecosystem service and human well-being should be intensified and well directed towards serving policy-making and management in future. Through a comprehensive review, it provides a strong support for sustainable development strategies such as ecosystem management, and poverty alleviation.

Key words: ecosystem service, human well-being, supply/demand, sustainable development

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