1.2.4 Drivers of change of ecosystem services
Human activity affects the state of ecosystem services through various drivers of change.
Human well-being highly depends on the capacity of the Earth’s natural systems to provide ecosystem services [IUCN, 2009
]. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment [2005] presents a conceptual framework of the interaction between ecosystems, the services they provide and human well-being.
Figure: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment conceptual framework of the interaction between biodiversity, ecosystems services, human well-being and drivers of change [MEA, 2005]
