The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Ecological and Economic Foundations

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...

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Main Author: Kumar, Pushpam
Format: eBook Book Publication
Language:English
Published: London Routledge 2010
Taylor and Francis
Earthscan
Edition:1
Series:TEEB - The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Subjects:
Artenvielfalt
Biodiversity
Biodiversity > Economic aspects
Biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation > Economic aspects
Biotic communities
Biotic communities > Economic aspects
Ecology
Ecology > Economic aspects
Ecosystem services
Environmental degradation
Environmental degradation > Economic aspects
Environmental Economics
Umweltökonomik
Hanta Virus
sustainable
Nonuse Values
Economic Valuation
discount
Preference Uncertainty
Benefit Transfer Method
Urban Heat Island
Gdp Growth
rate
CV Study
IBGE
Stated Preference Methods
timber
EPA Science Advisory Board
Ecosystem Services
harvest
assessments
Pure Time Preference
Pr Ic
Primary Valuation Studies
social
TEEB Foundation
services
TEEB Study
valuation
Discount Rate
SAM Data
Ecosystem Service Indicators
service
Non-use Values
Te Ch
CBD COP-9
Transfer Error
Ta Ge
ISBN:9781849712125, 9780415501088, 1849712123, 0415501083, 1136538798, 9781136538759, 9781136538803, 9781136538797, 1849775486, 9781849775489, 1136538801, 1136538755
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
First published in 2010 by Earthscan
ISBN:9781849712125
9780415501088
1849712123
0415501083
1136538798
9781136538759
9781136538803
9781136538797
1849775486
9781849775489
1136538801
1136538755
DOI:10.4324/9781849775489