BiodivERsA and the Belmont Forum have released a Handbook on the use of biodiversity scenarios in support of decision-making. It was produced in the context of a BiodivERsA-Belmont Forum joint Action (BiodivScen) to support international research on scenarios of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
This handbook is intended for any individual interested to learn about biodiversity scenarios, and in particular participatory scenario design and the use of biodiversity scenarios in decision-making. It builds on a variety of sources (literature, expert and non-expert consultations, interviews) to provide a general understanding of scenarios of biodiversity, concrete examples of their use, and a directory of relevant resources to go further on the topic.
It aims at highlighting approaches that make scenarios comprehensible, relevant and useful to stakeholders by the means of efficient language and targeted communication measures.