Files and links (1)
Published, Version of Record (VoR)CC BY-NC V4.0, Open
Journal article
Macrosystems as metacoupled human and natural systems
Frontiers in ecology and the environment, v 19(1), pp 20-28
01 Feb 2021
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Macrosystems are integrated human-natural systems, in recognition of the fact that virtually every natural system on Earth influences and is influenced by human activities, even over long distances. It is therefore crucial to incorporate inherent properties of broad-scale systems, such as human-nature connectivity and feedbacks at multi-scales, into macrosystems biology studies. Here, we propose the "metacoupling" framework as a macrosystems biology approach. This framework incorporates the study of ecological and socioeconomic dimensions and their interactions within, between, and among adjacent and distant locations. We present examples highlighting that (1) human activities are increasing multi-scale interactions; (2) the increase in frequency and intensity of distant interactions reduces the importance of proximity as a dominant factor connecting systems; and (3) metacoupling generates both ecological and socioeconomic feedbacks, with profound impacts. The metacoupling framework discussed here can advance macrosystems biology, create opportunities for innovative scientific discoveries, and address global challenges.
Metrics
Details
- Title
- Macrosystems as metacoupled human and natural systems
- Creators
- Flavia Tromboni - University of Nevada RenoJianguo Liu - Michigan State UniversityEmanuele Ziaco - University of Nevada RenoDavid D. Breshears - University of ArizonaKimberly L. Thompson - University of Wisconsin–MadisonWalter K. Dodds - Kansas State UniversityKyla M. Dahlin - Michigan State UniversityElizabeth A. LaRue - Purdue University West LafayetteJames H. Thorp - University of KansasAndres Vina - Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Michigan State University East Lansing MIMarysa M. Lague - Department of Earth and Planetary Science, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.Alain Maasri - Department of Biodiversity Earth & Environmental Science The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Philadelphia PAHongbo Yang - Michigan State UniversitySudeep Chandra - University of Nevada RenoSonglin Fei - Purdue University West LafayetteJun Liu - Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in ecology and the environment, v 19(1), pp 20-28
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- DEB-1340812; DEB-1518518; DEB-1924111; EF-1340624; EF-1550756; DEB-1833502; DEB-1824796; EF-1550641; DEB-1241932; DEB-1638702; 1702379 / NSF; National Science Foundation (NSF) ARZT-1390130-M12-222 / McIntire-Stennis Project DEB 1928375 / US National Science Foundation (NSF); National Science Foundation (NSF) 1442595; 1926596 / NSF macrosystems grants 1442595; 1442562 / NSF Macrosystems Biology program; National Science Foundation (NSF) James S McDonnell Foundation postdoctoral fellowship program 01LN1320A / German Federal Ministry of Education and Research; Federal Ministry of Education & Research (BMBF) Michigan AgBioResearch
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000613450300004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85100231954
- Other Identifier
- 991019173435204721
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
InCites Highlights
Data related to this publication, from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool:
- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Ecology
- Environmental Sciences