Abstract Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) are non-material benefits that are
indispensable for the health and well-being of communities. CES are often spatially explicit …

We constructed an analytical framework and geo-influence model for the South China Sea
(SCS) disputes in the context of the human–ocean regional system. Specifically, we used …

Coastal social–ecological systems (SES), particularly in large bays, are critical for fisheries,
transportation, and disaster prevention in island and coastal countries. To achieve the …

Marine protected area (MPA) management requires local people's participation in order to
deliver lasting ecological and social benefits. This is crucial to avoid “paper parks” and to …

Understanding nature's contributions to people (NCP) can improve people's ability to
manage earth systems effectively, equitably, and sustainably (Chaplin-Kramer et al. 2019; …

Urban Tourism Green Spaces (UTGSs) in Okinawa are the most frequented areas by tourists
and are an important part of the area's unique tourism image and brand value. This study …

In this chapter, we explore how the methodological layering of art-based methods (ABMs)
can engage various stakeholders in sustainable cultural tourism development in Utsjoki …

Consumer culture theory (CCT) has been widely used in various consumption contexts as a
culture-oriented approach. Nevertheless, exploring tourist experiences based on the CCT …

Several studies address the main topic of research, ecosystem services. It is also proven that
decision-making in organizations generally involves a decision-maker, who assumes …