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p. cm.-(IDB Working Paper Series ; 1124) Includes bibliographic references. 1. Environmental econ... more p. cm.-(IDB Working Paper Series ; 1124) Includes bibliographic references. 1. Environmental economics-Latin America. 2. Ecosystem services-Latin America. 3. Environmental policy-Latin America. 4. Biodiversity conservation-Latin America. I.

Marine Policy, 2020

General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public port... more General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal ? Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim.

Acknowledgements The development of this manual has been initiated and financed by the United Nat... more Acknowledgements The development of this manual has been initiated and financed by the United Nations Environment Programme. The following people deserve special thanks for their valuable inputs, suggestions and reviews

The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources, 2015

This chapter illustrates the process of mapping ecosystem service values with an application to c... more This chapter illustrates the process of mapping ecosystem service values with an application to coral reef recreational values in Southeast Asia. The case study provides an estimate of the value of reefrelated recreation foregone, due to the decline in coral reef area in Southeast Asia, under a baseline scenario for the period 2000-2050. This value is estimated by combining a visitor model, metaanalytic value function and spatial data on individual coral reef ecosystems to produce site-specific values. Values are mapped in order to communicate the spatial variability in the value of coral reef degradation. Although the aggregated change in the value of reef-related recreation due to ecosystem degradation is not high, there is substantial spatial variation in welfare losses, which is potentially useful information for targeting conservation efforts.

Ecological Engineering, 2013

This paper presents a meta-analysis of the economic valuation literature on ecosystem services pr... more This paper presents a meta-analysis of the economic valuation literature on ecosystem services provided by wetlands in agricultural landscapes. We focus on the value of three regulating services, namely flood control, water supply and nutrient recycling. We construct a database containing 66 value estimates, mainly for wetlands in the US and Europe but also a substantial number in developing countries. Values are standardised to USD per hectare per year. The mean (median) values are found to be 6923 (427) USD/ha/yr for flood control; 3389 (57) USD/ha/yr for water supply; and 5788 (243) USD/ha/yr for nutrient recycling. The values of these services are highly variable across individual wetland sites due to, amongst other factors, differences in wetland type, size, the scarcity or abundance of other wetlands in the surrounding landscape, and the socioeconomic characteristics of the beneficiaries of these services. We include explanatory variables in the meta-analysis to account for these influences on estimated wetland values. GIS is used to quantify potentially important spatial variables. The meta-regression is used to produce a value function for wetland regulating services, which can be used to transfer values to other wetland sites while controlling for site and context specific characteristics. An illustrative value transfer exercise is conducted to estimate global values for wetland regulating services in agricultural landscapes.

... Luke Brander1,Ingo Bräuer7,Holger Gerdes8,Andrea Ghermandi2, Onno Kuik1, Anil Markandya3, Sta... more ... Luke Brander1,Ingo Bräuer7,Holger Gerdes8,Andrea Ghermandi2, Onno Kuik1, Anil Markandya3, Stale ... 2 Rosenberger and Stanley (2006) provide a description of the three general sources ... differences in site and context variables to be controlled for (Rosen-berger and Phipps ...

This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values and illustrates the pro... more This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values and illustrates the procedure with a transfer of wetland values to a European scale. The proposed methodology makes use of meta-analysis to produce a value function. The parameters of the value function include spatial variables on wetland location, size, type, abundance, GDP per capita, and population density. A GIS is used to construct a database of European wetland sites with information on these spatial variables. Site-specific values are estimated using the meta-analytic value function. The proposed method is shown to be practicable and to produce reasonably reliable value estimates.

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2010

The approach of using existing data on economic values of local ecosystem services for an assessm... more The approach of using existing data on economic values of local ecosystem services for an assessment of these values at a larger geographical scale can be called "scaling up". In a scaling-up exercise, economic values from a particular study site are transferred to another geographical setting, for instance to the regional, national or global scale. This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values to a European level, assesses the availability of data for conducting this method, and illustrates the procedure with a case study on wetland values. The proposed methodology makes use of metaanalysis to produce a value function that is subsequently applied to individual European wetland sites. Site-specific, study-specific and context-specific variables are used to define a price vector that captures differences between sites and over time. The proposed method is shown to be practicable and to produce reasonably reliable aggregate value estimates.

Contiene: 1. Introduction -- 2. The rationale for valuing ecosystem services -- 3. Methods -- 4. ... more Contiene: 1. Introduction -- 2. The rationale for valuing ecosystem services -- 3. Methods -- 4. Ecosystem service values -- 5. Conclusions and recommendations

Context 4 1. Introduction: The importance, role and framework of environmental valuation 6 1.1 Ho... more Context 4 1. Introduction: The importance, role and framework of environmental valuation 6 1.1 How can environmental valuation be useful in small islands? 6 1.2 The role of economic values in ecosystem management 8 1.3 Framework for analysis 10 1.4 How to use this toolkit 13 2. Why do small islands require special consideration? 16 2.1 Introduction 16 2.2 Small island ecosystems 17 2.3 Environmental challenges on small islands 19 2.4 Economic options for development and areas for concern 21 2.5 Decision making in small islands 24 3. Stakeholders 28 5.14 Value transfer 70 6. Collecting and using different types of data 74 6.1 Introduction 74 6.2 Secondary data collection (including market prices) 75 6.3 Economic, social and environmental primary data 78 6.4 Questionnaires 80 6.5 Sampling 81 6.6 Data limitations 82 7. Decision support tools 84 7.1 Introduction 84 7.2 Cost-Benefi t Analysis 85 7.3 Multi-Criteria Analysis 88 7.4 Risk and uncertainty 91 7.5 Distributional, spatial, and temporal issues 91 8. Using valuation to infl uence decisions 98 8.1 Introduction 98 8.2 Advocacy purposes 99 8.3 Decision making 102 8.4 Damage assessment 104 8.5 Extracting fi nancial revenues 106 9. Practical information 110 9.1 Introduction 110 9.2 How to implement a study 110 9.3 Specialised guidelines, manuals and references used 114 9.4 Web links and further reading 117 10. Glossary of terms 120 Index 125 Throughout the writing process, we received extremely valuable inputs from the Steering Committee, which included Tara Pelembe, Diana Mortimer and Vin Fleming (all JNCC), Carole

ABSTRACT This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform d... more ABSTRACT This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform decision making in the Caribbean. It guides valuation practitioners—both economists and non-economists—through the three phases of a valuation effort (scoping, analysis and outreach), with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement in all phases.

Ecosystem Services, Jul 30, 2012

This paper gives an overview of the value of ecosystem services of 10 main biomes expressed in mo... more This paper gives an overview of the value of ecosystem services of 10 main biomes expressed in monetary units. In total, over 320 publications were screened covering over 300 case study locations. Approximately 1350 value estimates were coded and stored in a searchable Ecosystem Service Value Database (ESVD). A selection of 665 value estimates was used for the analysis.

p. cm.-(IDB Working Paper Series ; 1124) Includes bibliographic references. 1. Environmental econ... more p. cm.-(IDB Working Paper Series ; 1124) Includes bibliographic references. 1. Environmental economics-Latin America. 2. Ecosystem services-Latin America. 3. Environmental policy-Latin America. 4. Biodiversity conservation-Latin America. I.

Marine Policy, 2020

General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public port... more General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal ? Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim.

Acknowledgements The development of this manual has been initiated and financed by the United Nat... more Acknowledgements The development of this manual has been initiated and financed by the United Nations Environment Programme. The following people deserve special thanks for their valuable inputs, suggestions and reviews

The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources, 2015

This chapter illustrates the process of mapping ecosystem service values with an application to c... more This chapter illustrates the process of mapping ecosystem service values with an application to coral reef recreational values in Southeast Asia. The case study provides an estimate of the value of reefrelated recreation foregone, due to the decline in coral reef area in Southeast Asia, under a baseline scenario for the period 2000-2050. This value is estimated by combining a visitor model, metaanalytic value function and spatial data on individual coral reef ecosystems to produce site-specific values. Values are mapped in order to communicate the spatial variability in the value of coral reef degradation. Although the aggregated change in the value of reef-related recreation due to ecosystem degradation is not high, there is substantial spatial variation in welfare losses, which is potentially useful information for targeting conservation efforts.

Ecological Engineering, 2013

This paper presents a meta-analysis of the economic valuation literature on ecosystem services pr... more This paper presents a meta-analysis of the economic valuation literature on ecosystem services provided by wetlands in agricultural landscapes. We focus on the value of three regulating services, namely flood control, water supply and nutrient recycling. We construct a database containing 66 value estimates, mainly for wetlands in the US and Europe but also a substantial number in developing countries. Values are standardised to USD per hectare per year. The mean (median) values are found to be 6923 (427) USD/ha/yr for flood control; 3389 (57) USD/ha/yr for water supply; and 5788 (243) USD/ha/yr for nutrient recycling. The values of these services are highly variable across individual wetland sites due to, amongst other factors, differences in wetland type, size, the scarcity or abundance of other wetlands in the surrounding landscape, and the socioeconomic characteristics of the beneficiaries of these services. We include explanatory variables in the meta-analysis to account for these influences on estimated wetland values. GIS is used to quantify potentially important spatial variables. The meta-regression is used to produce a value function for wetland regulating services, which can be used to transfer values to other wetland sites while controlling for site and context specific characteristics. An illustrative value transfer exercise is conducted to estimate global values for wetland regulating services in agricultural landscapes.

... Luke Brander1,Ingo Bräuer7,Holger Gerdes8,Andrea Ghermandi2, Onno Kuik1, Anil Markandya3, Sta... more ... Luke Brander1,Ingo Bräuer7,Holger Gerdes8,Andrea Ghermandi2, Onno Kuik1, Anil Markandya3, Stale ... 2 Rosenberger and Stanley (2006) provide a description of the three general sources ... differences in site and context variables to be controlled for (Rosen-berger and Phipps ...

This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values and illustrates the pro... more This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values and illustrates the procedure with a transfer of wetland values to a European scale. The proposed methodology makes use of meta-analysis to produce a value function. The parameters of the value function include spatial variables on wetland location, size, type, abundance, GDP per capita, and population density. A GIS is used to construct a database of European wetland sites with information on these spatial variables. Site-specific values are estimated using the meta-analytic value function. The proposed method is shown to be practicable and to produce reasonably reliable value estimates.

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2010

The approach of using existing data on economic values of local ecosystem services for an assessm... more The approach of using existing data on economic values of local ecosystem services for an assessment of these values at a larger geographical scale can be called "scaling up". In a scaling-up exercise, economic values from a particular study site are transferred to another geographical setting, for instance to the regional, national or global scale. This paper proposes a methodology for scaling up ecosystem service values to a European level, assesses the availability of data for conducting this method, and illustrates the procedure with a case study on wetland values. The proposed methodology makes use of metaanalysis to produce a value function that is subsequently applied to individual European wetland sites. Site-specific, study-specific and context-specific variables are used to define a price vector that captures differences between sites and over time. The proposed method is shown to be practicable and to produce reasonably reliable aggregate value estimates.

Contiene: 1. Introduction -- 2. The rationale for valuing ecosystem services -- 3. Methods -- 4. ... more Contiene: 1. Introduction -- 2. The rationale for valuing ecosystem services -- 3. Methods -- 4. Ecosystem service values -- 5. Conclusions and recommendations

Context 4 1. Introduction: The importance, role and framework of environmental valuation 6 1.1 Ho... more Context 4 1. Introduction: The importance, role and framework of environmental valuation 6 1.1 How can environmental valuation be useful in small islands? 6 1.2 The role of economic values in ecosystem management 8 1.3 Framework for analysis 10 1.4 How to use this toolkit 13 2. Why do small islands require special consideration? 16 2.1 Introduction 16 2.2 Small island ecosystems 17 2.3 Environmental challenges on small islands 19 2.4 Economic options for development and areas for concern 21 2.5 Decision making in small islands 24 3. Stakeholders 28 5.14 Value transfer 70 6. Collecting and using different types of data 74 6.1 Introduction 74 6.2 Secondary data collection (including market prices) 75 6.3 Economic, social and environmental primary data 78 6.4 Questionnaires 80 6.5 Sampling 81 6.6 Data limitations 82 7. Decision support tools 84 7.1 Introduction 84 7.2 Cost-Benefi t Analysis 85 7.3 Multi-Criteria Analysis 88 7.4 Risk and uncertainty 91 7.5 Distributional, spatial, and temporal issues 91 8. Using valuation to infl uence decisions 98 8.1 Introduction 98 8.2 Advocacy purposes 99 8.3 Decision making 102 8.4 Damage assessment 104 8.5 Extracting fi nancial revenues 106 9. Practical information 110 9.1 Introduction 110 9.2 How to implement a study 110 9.3 Specialised guidelines, manuals and references used 114 9.4 Web links and further reading 117 10. Glossary of terms 120 Index 125 Throughout the writing process, we received extremely valuable inputs from the Steering Committee, which included Tara Pelembe, Diana Mortimer and Vin Fleming (all JNCC), Carole

ABSTRACT This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform d... more ABSTRACT This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform decision making in the Caribbean. It guides valuation practitioners—both economists and non-economists—through the three phases of a valuation effort (scoping, analysis and outreach), with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement in all phases.

Ecosystem Services, Jul 30, 2012

This paper gives an overview of the value of ecosystem services of 10 main biomes expressed in mo... more This paper gives an overview of the value of ecosystem services of 10 main biomes expressed in monetary units. In total, over 320 publications were screened covering over 300 case study locations. Approximately 1350 value estimates were coded and stored in a searchable Ecosystem Service Value Database (ESVD). A selection of 665 value estimates was used for the analysis.

Perhaps the most undervalued, yet critically important ecosystem services are related to socio-cu... more Perhaps the most undervalued, yet critically important ecosystem services are related to socio-cultural values tied to the non-material benefits that arise from human-ecosystem relationships, such as bequest. Bequest values linked to natural ecosystems can be particularly significant for indigenous communities, whose livelihoods and cultures are often closely tied to ecological structures and functions. In this study we apply a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to determine indigenous fishers’ preferences and willingness-to-pay for bequest gains from local management actions in a locally managed marine area in Madagascar. We validate and discuss our results by employing a unique rating and ranking game and other mixed methods. We find that bequest is highly valued and considerably important, with respondents indicating willingness to pay a substantial portion of their income to protect ecosystems for future generations. Through all of our inquiries bequest emerged as having the highest priority, even when respondents were forced to make difficult trade-offs among other provisioning and regulating ecosystem services which directly and indirectly support their livelihoods. This study is among the first to quantify bequest values, and among a relative few to apply a DCE to model trade-offs and value ecosystem service flows in a developing country context, thereby making an important contribution to the field of environmental valuation. Our results also directly inform marine and coastal management in Madagascar and elsewhere by providing crucial information on the often overlooked socio-cultural value of bequest in comparison to other ecosystem service benefits.