Resource

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Local and Regional Policy Management

Resource description:

In this volume of the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) publication series, the key concepts of the project are applied to local and regional policy and public management. The aim is to show that by taking nature's benefits into account, decision makers can promote local development to ensure human well-being and economic growth and stability, while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Author/Contact:

UNEP TEEB OFFICE

11-13 Chemin des Anémones

1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland

Email: TEEB@unep.org

Tel: +41 (0)22 917 8879

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Requirements:

  • The book explores the potential for local development provided by an approach based on nature. It offers examples of successful implementation of this approach from across the world, highlighting the importance of local decision making in management and p

Advantages:

  • This book is intended to offer inspiration and practical suggestions for the improvement and sustainable management of the environment and human well-being. The local aspect of this book complements the focus of the previous three volumes, completing the

Constraints:

  • This book is part of a series which focuses on the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity and their role in different levels of governance. This publication is available for purchase whilst others in the series are downloadable for free.

Licence:

  • Commercial

Development stage:

  • Full, working product