Chapter 2 Analytical Approaches for Assessing Ecosystem Condition and Human Well-being Coordinating Lead

Coordinating Lead Authors: Ruth DeFries, Stefano Pagiola Lead Authors: W.L. Adamowicz, H. Resit Akçakaya, Agustin Arcenas, Suresh Babu, Deborah Balk, Ulisses Confalonieri, Wolfgang Cramer, Fander Falconı́, Steffen Fritz, Rhys Green, Edgar Gutiérrez-Espeleta, Kirk Hamilton, Racine Kane, John Latham, Emily Matthews, Taylor Ricketts, Tian Xiang Yue Contributing Authors: Neville Ash, Jillian Thönell Review Editors: Gerardo Ceballos, Sandra Lavorel, Gordon Orians, Stephen Pacala, Jatna Supriatna, Michael Young

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