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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in National and International Policy Making

Author
ten Brink P.
Date
2011
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-088604)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan | London, UK
ISBN
978-1-8497-1250-7
Pages
390 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Biodiversity Economy and environment Policy/planning Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation
Abstract

List of Figures, Tables and Boxes. List of Contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations. Introduction 1. The Global Biodiversity Crisis and Related Policy Challenge 2. Framework and Guiding Principles for the Policy Response 3. Strengthening Indicators and Accounting Systems for Natural Capital 4. Recognising the Value of Biodiversity: New Approaches to Policy Assessment 5. Rewarding Benefits through Payments and Markets 6. Reforming Subsidies 7. Addressing Losses through Regulation and Pricing 8. Recognising the Value of Protected Areas 9. Investing in Ecological Infrastructure 10. Transforming our Approach to Natural Capital: The Way Forward. Index