The Act phase focuses on the uptake of results into public and private decision-making, their implementation through concrete actions and policies, and the monitoring and evaluation of progress and effectiveness. A principle of continuous improvement underpins all phases, ensuring iteration, adaptation, and refinement in light of new insights and changing contexts.
SELINA Guidance
Assess ecosystem type(s) and extent
Map ecosystem type(s)
Create spatial maps that show where different ecosystem types are located, based on collected data and classification rules.
Account for (changes in) ecosystem type(s)
Measure the size of each ecosystem type and how it has changed over time, using accounting standards where applicable
Assess ecosystem condition
Quantify ecosystem condition (variables/ indicators)
Calculate the condition indicators to understand how well ecosystems are functioning or structured.
Map ecosystem condition (variables/ indicators)
Make maps to show how the condition of ecosystems varies across the landscape.
Account for (changes in) ecosystem condition (variables/ indicators)
Record how ecosystem condition has changed over time in a structured account.
Assess ecosystem service(s)
Evaluate ecosystem service(s) (indicators)
Assess ecosystem service indicators using quantitative or qualitative methods across biophysical, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions.
Map ecosystem service(s) (indicators)
Map ecosystem service indicators to show their distribution, intensity, and variation across the landscape.
Account for (changes in) ecosystem service(s) (indicators)
Record how the value or quantity of ecosystem services has changed over time in ecosystem accounts.