The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : TEEB for policy makers : responding to the value of nature

Complete Title
The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : TEEB for policy makers : responding to the value of nature

Publication Year
Language(s)
English
Description

This publication is the executive summary for a full report which demonstrates the value of ecosystems and biodiversity to the economy, to society and to individuals. It underlines the urgency of action, as well as the benefits and opportunities that will arise as a result of taking such action. The report shows that the cost of sustaining biodiversity and ecosystem services is lower than the cost of allowing biodiversity and ecosystem services to dwindle. It demonstrates how we can take into account the value of ecosystems and biodiversity in policy decisions and identify and support solutions, new instruments, and wider use of existing tool in order to pioneer a way forward. In so doing, the report addresses the needs of policy-makers and those in the policy-making process.

Other title
TEEB : the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity for national and international policy makers : summary : responding to the value of nature
ISBN
978-3-9813410-0-3
Imprint
Bonn : TEEB, 2009
Physical Description
41p. : ill.
Notes

Includes bibliographic references. The executive summary is also available in separate French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic language versions.

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Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
Printed
PDF
Number of library copies
2
Print availability status
Status unknown