From microbes to mountains - understanding and debating the role of ecosystem services in environmental management. Volume 2

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, 2013
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Compiles some of CIWEM's information on 'ecosystem services' and 'natural capital' into one easily digestible document, which: defines the terminology; provides the environmental and political context through which the terminology has developed; highlights where the strengths and weaknesses lie; addresses what values are considered and how they are defined; discusses the appropriateness of valuation tools, and the ethical and moral implications of monetary valuation; illustrates their application through case studies; offers suggestions for further discussion; and makes policy recommendations.

Author

Rowe, J. and Chisholm, A.

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Environmental protection
  • Planning and development

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control. They are committed to advance the science, practice, training and research of water and environmental management.

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