Global synthesis indicates widespread occurrence of shifting baseline syndrome.

ABSTRACT: As environmental degradation continues at local, regional, and global levels, people's accepted norms for natural environmental conditions are likely to decline. This phenomenon, known as shifting baseline syndrome (SBS), is increasingly recognized as a likely major obstacle to addressing global environmental challenges. However, the prevalence of SBS remains uncertain. We conducted an extensive systematic review, synthesizing existing research on people's perceived environmental baselines. Our analysis, based on 73 case studies, suggests that SBS is a widespread global phenomenon, occurring across diverse socioeconomic, environmental, and cultural settings. We observed that younger individuals tend to hold lower environmental baselines across various environmental contexts, including clim

SUBMITTER: Soga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494512 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature