Resource description:
This training course offers a general introduction to basic economic concepts, gives an overview of some principles of environmental economics, and provides a general understanding of different economic valuation methods with their pros and cons as well as an overview on how valuation can be integrated or used to improve policies and measures. Different methods and approaches are then tested in interactive exercises, creating a learning experience that builds upon participants´ own knowledge and interactions with other trainees.
Author/Contact:
Marina Kosmus
Sectorial and Global Projects, Division 330 – Climate, Environment and Infrastructure, Head of ValuES Project
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Postfach 5180 / P.O. Box 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Deutschland / Germany
T + 49 6196 79-1321, E Marina.kosmus@giz.de
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Uses of this resource:
The Fact Sheets gives information about the background, rationale, content and methodology of the GIZ ValuES training course "Economic Valuation".
Partners:
- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ
- Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF)
- Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) of the Federal Republic of Germany (Funder)
Licence:
- Free, no licence
Development stage:
- Full, working product