Banner
Banner

On a razor’s edge: maintaining lake ecosystem services and functions in an extreme world

  • 30 May, 2022
  • 13:30
  • Wageningen University, Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management
  • dr ir MFLLW Lürling
  • dr L de Senerpoint Domisdr V Acuña

Freshwater lakes globally are being degraded by climate change and anthropogenic actions. With future projections pointing towards an increase in the intensity and occurrence of extreme climatic events in addition to continued anthropogenic stressors, there is concern over the functions and usability of lake ecosystems. The content of this intersectoral thesis traces the cause-effect relationship between the projected pressures to their effects on lake functions and ecosystem provisioning. For example, a microcosm experiment, analysis of the COVID19 lockdown repercussions and the applications of a serious game traced the cause-effect from pressure to functions and/or service. Further, this thesis assessed the role of holistic management approaches for addressing, if not mitigating, the effects of these lake pressures. This was done through the serious game’s stakeholder involvement as well as an online survey for defining the barricades and solutions for improving lake scientist and manager collaborations.

Shape
Researcher

Margaret Armstrong

readmore
shape Banner
We provide a disciplinary and multidisciplinary research programme aimed at advanced understanding of environmental problems and advanced training of PhD candidates in this field.
More information
shape Banner
Here you will find a selection of international events related to the socio-economic and natural sciences of the environment.
View our events