Guidance Manual On Value Transfer Methods For Ecosystem Services

Author : Luke Brander
Publisher : UN
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105221490753

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Guidance Manual on Value Transfer Methods for Ecosystem Services by Luke Brander Pdf

The purpose of this guidance manual is to show how the value of ecosystem services can be estimated and incorporated into decision making. Specifically, it is designed to help a broad audience of conservation managers, government officials, private sector managers, NGOs, and statisticians to understand the available information on the values of ecosystem services and how this information can be transferred to inform the decisions that they make. It explains why you would undertake a study, who should be involved, how to implement the study and how to use the results. The development of this guidance manual was funded by the United Nations Environment Programme.

Author : Robert J. Johnston,John Rolfe,Randall S. Rosenberger,Roy Brouwer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401799300

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Benefit Transfer of Environmental and Resource Values by Robert J. Johnston,John Rolfe,Randall S. Rosenberger,Roy Brouwer Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive review of environmental benefit transfer methods, issues and challenges, covering topics relevant to researchers and practitioners. Early chapters provide accessible introductory materials suitable for non-economists. These chapters also detail how benefit transfer is used within the policy process. Later chapters cover more advanced topics suited to valuation researchers, graduate students and those with similar knowledge of economic and statistical theory and methods. This book provides the most complete coverage of environmental benefit transfer methods available in a single location. The book targets a wide audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, practitioners in economics and other disciplines looking for a one-stop handbook covering benefit transfer topics and those who wish to apply or evaluate benefit transfer methods. It is designed for those both with and without training in economics

Author : Unep
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Ecosystem services
ISBN : 9280731319

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Guidance Manual for the Valuation of Regulating Services by Unep Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251380338

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The role of forest ecosystem services to support the green recovery by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Forests are an important component of natural capital and deliver a broad range of ecosystem services that underpin human well-being. The extent and condition of forests in many parts of the world, however, have declined dramatically during the preceding decades due to unsustainable harvesting of timber, forest fires, urbanization, and conversion to agriculture. At the same time the acknowledged importance of forest ecosystem services (FES) continues to grow, particularly the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation. This paper is a background document developed for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) report on The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2022. It reflects the results of a collaboration between FAO and the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) to update the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD). The compilation of systematically reviewed and standardized economic values of FES consolidated in the ESVD includes value estimates for all FES in nine forest ecosystem types and mangroves as per The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) and the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) classifications. This paper offers an improved understanding of the role of forests in sustainable development, and highlights the potential of forests to provide a pathway towards greater resilience and a green recovery.

Author : Inge Liekens,Leo De Nocker,Steven Broekx,Joris Aertsens,Anil Markandya
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128074176

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Ecosystem Services by Inge Liekens,Leo De Nocker,Steven Broekx,Joris Aertsens,Anil Markandya Pdf

This chapter introduces the concept of monetary valuation of ecosystem services (ES) and lists the available methods. It discusses what exactly can be valued and the possible use of economic valuation in valuing ecosystem services. Examples of valuation exercises in Belgium are given. We conclude that monetary valuation is promising to value the impact of small changes in ecosystem services on human welfare. The different methods used to value these changes all have advantages and disadvantages. Although some relevant issues concerning the methods themselves remain, the most important issue is to determine how to make practical use of the available data in policy decisions. Guidance is needed on how the data should be used for value transfer.

Author : Al Iannuzzi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351858328

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Greener Products by Al Iannuzzi Pdf

Written by a renowned sustainability expert, Greener Products: The Making and Marketing of Sustainable Brands, Second Edition makes the case for why the people and the planet need products to be made in a different, more sustainable way. The growth of the global middle class, with an additional 3 billion people expected to enter the consumer market by 2030, is putting an unprecedented demand on resources and straining the global supply of raw materials, fossil fuels, food and water. This book provides insights on how to raise the bar on product development and investigates the best practices for making and marketing sustainable brands. Over 40 case studies are analyzed in this book and summarized for the reader to easily see what it is that makes leading companies successful. Analysis on marketing campaigns and greener product development range from leading companies like Apple, Nike, Samsung Electronics, BASF, GE, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Method. New updated content in this second edition includes: New developments like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with concepts of biomimicry, circular economy, emerging issues management, and eco-innovation. Novel tools and examples for bringing sustainable products to market. New chapter dedicated to natural capital. Analysis of current green marketing methods and market trends. Best practices for making and marketing sustainable brands. For more information, visit the author's book website at www.greenerproducts.biz.

Author : Goswami, Anandajit
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522500957

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Economic Modeling, Analysis, and Policy for Sustainability by Goswami, Anandajit Pdf

As the global economy continues to grow and change, issues concerning sustainability practices have become more prevalent. The implementation of efficient sustainability procedures offers significant assistance in the development of modern economies. Economic Modeling, Analysis, and Policy for Sustainability focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives concerning the social, environmental, and economic spheres of sustainability science. Emphasizing economic models, as well as mitigation policies and practices from various regions of the world, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, policy makers, government officials, and corporate leaders.

Author : Pushpam Kumar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136538797

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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Ecological and Economic Foundations by Pushpam Kumar Pdf

Human well-being relies critically on ecosystem services provided by nature. Examples include water and air quality regulation, nutrient cycling and decomposition, plant pollination and flood control, all of which are dependent on biodiversity. They are predominantly public goods with limited or no markets and do not command any price in the conventional economic system, so their loss is often not detected and continues unaddressed and unabated. This in turn not only impacts human well-being, but also seriously undermines the sustainability of the economic system. It is against this background that TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity project was set up in 2007 and led by the United Nations Environment Programme to provide a comprehensive global assessment of economic aspects of these issues. This book, written by a team of international experts, represents the scientific state of the art, providing a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental ecological and economic principles of measuring and valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity, and showing how these can be mainstreamed into public policies. This volume and subsequent TEEB outputs will provide the authoritative knowledge and guidance to drive forward the biodiversity conservation agenda for the next decade.

Author : Kopperoinen, Leena,Barton, David N.,Costadone, Laura,Hurskainen, Pekka,Kruse, Marion,Lai, Tin-Yu
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789289374538

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Urban experimental ecosystem accounting pilot in the Nordic cities by Kopperoinen, Leena,Barton, David N.,Costadone, Laura,Hurskainen, Pekka,Kruse, Marion,Lai, Tin-Yu Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2022-557/ Urban green and blue areas offer multiple ecosystem services, that support urban resilience and contribute to the well-being and quality of life of urban dwellers. But urban development poses a risk of losing urban ecosystems and their services to inhabitants. Hence, urban green spaces need to be integrated into urban planning and decision making in a systematic way. Urban ecosystem accounting (EA) provides a framework for quantifying changes in the extent and the condition of urban ecosystems and for assessing change in the ecosystem service supply and use over time. As a result, EA provides an information system that can support municipal planning and policy. This report describes a few pilots carried out in Finland and Norway and proposes a draft roadmap for future urban ecosystem accounting in Nordic cities.

Author : Uday Chatterjee,Biswajeet Pradhan,Suresh Kumar Subbiah,Sourav Saha,Mohammad Zakwan
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780443158483

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Water, Land, and Forest Susceptibility and Sustainability, Volume 2 by Uday Chatterjee,Biswajeet Pradhan,Suresh Kumar Subbiah,Sourav Saha,Mohammad Zakwan Pdf

Water, Land, and Forest Susceptibility and Sustainability, Volume 2: Insight Towards Management, Conservation and Ecosystem Services brings an interdisciplinary perspective to solving complex problems in sustainability, utilizing the latest research and technologies, and includes case studies that emphasize the applications of remote sensing, GIS, and image processing for addressing the current state and future needs to achieve sustainability. As forests, land, and water are among the most precious resources on earth, emphasizing the need to conserve them for future generations and, of course, a safe and sustainable planet. The assessment of the susceptibility of all these three precious resources must therefore be addressed to inform their sustainable management. This second volume focuses on environmental management, conservation, and ecosystem services and provides information on forest, land, and water resources, presenting in integrated manner various aspects of their characterization, susceptibility, and sustainability. Presents theoretical context and practical solutions for understanding the current knowledge and where future efforts should be directed Includes case studies in each chapter demonstrating the use of geospatial technologies Offers an interdisciplinary approach to addressing susceptibility and achieving sustainability

Author : Stavros Georgiou,R. Kerry Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136549168

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Valuing Ecosystem Services by Stavros Georgiou,R. Kerry Turner Pdf

Ecosystem services can be broadly defined as the aspects of ecosystems that provide benefits to people. This book provides guidance on the valuation of ecosystem services, using the case of multifunctional wetlands to illustrate and make recommendations regarding the methods and techniques that can be applied to appraise management options. It provides a review of ecosystem service valuation rationale, including its importance from both a policy and project appraisal perspective, and a useful reference when considering policy and appraisal of ecosystem management options. It shows how legal obligations and other high-level management targets should be taken into account in valuation exercises, thus giving important policy context to the management options. The authors set out what they call an Ecosystem Services Approach to the full appraisal of the role of ecosystem services in the economy and society. Although concentrating on wetlands, the approaches suggested provide an assessment framework that can be applied to other types of ecosystem assets.

Author : Jetske A. Bouma,Pieter J. H. van Beukering
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107062887

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Ecosystem Services by Jetske A. Bouma,Pieter J. H. van Beukering Pdf

This book draws on a range of interdisciplinary perspectives to provide a framework for translating concepts into ecosystem-related decision making and practice.

Author : Paulo A L D Nunes,Pushpam Kumar,Tom Dedeurwaerdere
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 6008 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781951514

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Handbook on the Economics of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity by Paulo A L D Nunes,Pushpam Kumar,Tom Dedeurwaerdere Pdf

In recent years, there has been a marked proliferation in the literature on economic approaches to ecosystem management, which has created a subsequent need for real understanding of the scope and the limits of the economic approaches to ecosystems and

Author : Phoebe Koundouri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319557724

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The Ocean of Tomorrow by Phoebe Koundouri Pdf

This book develops and applies an integrated socio-economic assessment of multi-use offshore platforms in European marine locations. The sites assessed regard infrastructures in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coast. The assessment uses the results from the natural and engineering sciences as inputs, boundaries and constraints to the socio-economic analysis. The content of the book develops in a step-by-step, coherent and integrated manner. The presentation and the discussion on the methodology are followed by the detailed assessment of specific multi-use offshore platforms. A detailed risk analysis follows in which the results of the socio-economic assessment are integrated. This is complemented with sensitivity analysis. The book, offers insights that result from a multi-disciplinary approach which combines a broad range of expertise in hydraulics, wind engineering, aquaculture, renewable energy, marine environment, project management, socio-economics and governance. The analysis follows views and assessment of world experts from all relevant disciplines from academia, big companies and potential investors that have joined forces in the MERMAID project (vliz.be/projects/mermaidproject). The book is a valuable reading for academics, technicians, policy-makers and relevant stakeholders.

Author : Marion Potschin,Roy Haines-Young,Robert Fish,R. Kerry Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 929 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317687030

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Routledge Handbook of Ecosystem Services by Marion Potschin,Roy Haines-Young,Robert Fish,R. Kerry Turner Pdf

The idea that nature provides services to people is one of the most powerful concepts to have emerged over the last two decades. It is shaping our understanding of the role that biodiverse ecosystems play in the environment and their benefits for humankind. As a result, there is a growing interest in operational and methodological issues surrounding ecosystem services amongst environmental managers, and many institutions are now developing teaching programmes to equip the next generation with the skills needed to apply the concepts more effectively. This handbook provides a comprehensive reference text on ecosystem services, integrating natural and social science (including economics). Collectively the chapters, written by the world's leading authorities, demonstrate the importance of biodiversity for people, policy and practice. They also show how the value of ecosystems to society can be expressed in monetary and non-monetary terms, so that the environment can be better taken into account in decision making. The significance of the ecosystem service paradigm is that it helps us redefine and better communicate the relationships between people and nature. It is shown how these are essential to resolving challenges such as sustainable development and poverty reduction, and the creation of a green economy in developing and developed world contexts.