A new scientific publication, “The Human Pressure Index (HPI): integrating cumulative anthropogenic pressures into SEEA-EA ecosystem condition accounts”, was published in the Ecological Indicators journal with contributions from SELINA partners and several other research institutions across Europe.

The publication highlights a framework that helps connect ecosystem accounting with real-world pressures, while mapping human impacts. It also shows how these pressures are combined into a Human Pressure Index (HPI) that can be used at different scales to support ecosystem monitoring and policy needs. The HPI combines different human impacts, such as land use, pollution, and invasive species, to map pressure on ecosystems and support better environmental decisions.

It can be adapted to different regions and helps policymakers plan conservation, restoration, and sustainable land use. Despite certain challenges, its modular design and standard approach make it a useful tool for evidence-based decisions.

The publication is available as part of the SELINA Zenodo community, ensuring open access to SELINA-supported scientific outputs.