Integrating the Ecological and Economic Dimensions in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Valuation

Rudolf De Groot, Brendan Fisher, Mike Christie, James Aronson, Leon Braat, John Gowdy, Roy Haines-Young, Edward Maltby, Aude Neuville, Stephen Polasky, Rosimeiry Portela, Irene Ring, James Blignaut, Eduardo Brondízio, Robert Costanza, Kurt Jax, Peter H. May, Jeffrey A. Mc Neely, Stanislav Shmelev, Gopal K. Kadekodi

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Linking biophysical aspects of ecosystems with human benefits through the notion of ecosystem services is essential to assess the trade-offs (ecological, socio-cultural, economic and monetary) involved in the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity in a clear and consistent manner.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Subtitle of host publicationEcological and Economic Foundations
EditorsPushpam Kumar
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Chapter1
Pages9-40
Number of pages32
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781849775489
ISBN (Print)9781849712125, 9780415501088
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jan 2012

Keywords

  • ecosystem services
  • Valuation
  • TEEB

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