Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution?
Invasive species profoundly impact ecosystems globally, not only threatening biodiversity by displacing native species but also disrupting ecological balances and imposing significant economic burdens. This has led countries to actively combat these pervasive threats. In China, Spartina alterniflora...
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| author | Dong-Fan Xu Qi Yuan Ling-Wen Lu Bing Tan Ming Ge Jing-Yi Chen Ying-Ying Hao Si-Qi Zhou Ling-Sang Sheng Xing-Xing Cai Bin Zhao |
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| description | Invasive species profoundly impact ecosystems globally, not only threatening biodiversity by displacing native species but also disrupting ecological balances and imposing significant economic burdens. This has led countries to actively combat these pervasive threats. In China, Spartina alterniflora, an invasive species, has taken over more than 70 % of the coastal zone in just 50 years, especially in salt marsh. This study aims to assess the Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Dongtan of Chongming Island, Shanghai, based on the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NBS). To ensure the comprehensiveness and diversity of the assessment process, stakeholders with diverse backgrounds were invited. The Dongtan project was qualitatively evaluated using the IUCN self-assessment tool for its adherence to the IUCN NBS Standard, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, improvement areas, and contributions to the national eradication campaign. The results show that the Dongtan Project closely aligns with the NBS standard, achieving an 88 % match, and demonstrates excellence in addressing societal challenges, enhancing biodiversity, and offering multiple benefits. Nevertheless, improvements can be made in Economic Feasibility (Criterion 4), Inclusive Governance (Criterion 5), and Balance Trade-offs (Criterion 6). The study underscores the importance of employing NBS standards for self-assessment in the project design phase, which facilitates the identification and refinement of potential design issues. The success of the Dongtan Project, exemplified by its effective Spartina alterniflora eradication strategies, serves as a compelling model for similar national campaigns. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3b064534a6da4df1a9c33fa2d09c45432025-08-20T02:49:35ZengElsevierNature-Based Solutions2772-41152024-12-01610017810.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100178Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution?Dong-Fan Xu0Qi Yuan1Ling-Wen Lu2Bing Tan3Ming Ge4Jing-Yi Chen5Ying-Ying Hao6Si-Qi Zhou7Ling-Sang Sheng8Xing-Xing Cai9Bin Zhao10The Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaFaculty of Science and Engineering, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xiamen 361021, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Department of Biochemistry, Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, ChinaYangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThe Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; Corresponding author.Invasive species profoundly impact ecosystems globally, not only threatening biodiversity by displacing native species but also disrupting ecological balances and imposing significant economic burdens. This has led countries to actively combat these pervasive threats. In China, Spartina alterniflora, an invasive species, has taken over more than 70 % of the coastal zone in just 50 years, especially in salt marsh. This study aims to assess the Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Dongtan of Chongming Island, Shanghai, based on the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NBS). To ensure the comprehensiveness and diversity of the assessment process, stakeholders with diverse backgrounds were invited. The Dongtan project was qualitatively evaluated using the IUCN self-assessment tool for its adherence to the IUCN NBS Standard, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, improvement areas, and contributions to the national eradication campaign. The results show that the Dongtan Project closely aligns with the NBS standard, achieving an 88 % match, and demonstrates excellence in addressing societal challenges, enhancing biodiversity, and offering multiple benefits. Nevertheless, improvements can be made in Economic Feasibility (Criterion 4), Inclusive Governance (Criterion 5), and Balance Trade-offs (Criterion 6). The study underscores the importance of employing NBS standards for self-assessment in the project design phase, which facilitates the identification and refinement of potential design issues. The success of the Dongtan Project, exemplified by its effective Spartina alterniflora eradication strategies, serves as a compelling model for similar national campaigns.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000697Invasion plantSpartina alternifloraSalt marshYangtze estuaryEcological restorationIUCN Standard |
| spellingShingle | Dong-Fan Xu Qi Yuan Ling-Wen Lu Bing Tan Ming Ge Jing-Yi Chen Ying-Ying Hao Si-Qi Zhou Ling-Sang Sheng Xing-Xing Cai Bin Zhao Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? Nature-Based Solutions Invasion plant Spartina alterniflora Salt marsh Yangtze estuary Ecological restoration IUCN Standard |
| title | Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? |
| title_full | Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? |
| title_fullStr | Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? |
| title_short | Is Spartina alterniflora eradication project in Chongming Island a nature-based solution? |
| title_sort | is spartina alterniflora eradication project in chongming island a nature based solution |
| topic | Invasion plant Spartina alterniflora Salt marsh Yangtze estuary Ecological restoration IUCN Standard |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411524000697 |
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