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<p>The practical implementation of the planetary boundaries’ (PB) conceptual implications is a challenge from the perspective of both global and national governance. (Schmidt, 2013; Biermann &amp; Kim, 2020) This paper reviews the methods and indicators used in subsequent studies which focus on downscaling the PB concept to the national level. The conclusions confirm significant progress in identifying appropriate national indicators; however, also point at the need for further research to (1) develop a complex downscaling methodology; (2) consider additional variables to ensure just and equitable allocation principles; and (3) mainstream the PB into national policies.</p>
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The practical implementation of the planetary boundaries’ (PB) conceptual implications is a challenge from the perspective of both global and national governance. (Schmidt, 2013; Biermann & Kim, 2020) This paper reviews the methods and indicators used in subsequent studies which focus on downscaling the PB concept to the national level. The conclusions confirm significant progress in identifying appropriate national indicators; however, also point at the need for further research to (1) develop a complex downscaling methodology; (2) consider additional variables to ensure just and equitable allocation principles; and (3) mainstream the PB into national policies.

Downscaling Planetary Boundaries to the National Level: A Review of Methods and Indicators

Department of Development and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science

Journal of Landscape Ecology

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The practical implementation of the planetary boundaries’ (PB) conceptual implications is a challenge from the perspective of both global and national...

Downscaling Planetary Boundaries to the National Level: A Review of Methods and Indicators

Published Online: Oct 01, 2021

Page range: 39 - 45

Received: May 23, 2019

Accepted: Jun 09, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2021-0011

Keywords
Planetary Boundaries, environmental limits, sustainability

© 2021 Aneta Parsonsová, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Downscaling Planetary Boundaries to the National Level: A Review of Methods and Indicators

Published Online: Oct 01, 2021

Page range: 39 - 45

Received: May 23, 2019

Accepted: Jun 09, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2021-0011

KeywordsPlanetary Boundaries, environmental limits, sustainability

© 2021 Aneta Parsonsová, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Planetary Boundaries, environmental limits, sustainability