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The economic value of ecosystem services in the Mekong Basin: What we know, and what we need to know

In green economies, natural capital is incorporated into measurement of societal progress and equity, and recognized and managed as a fundamental pillar of economic and human well-being. The Lower Mekong region must demonstrate success in living up to commitments to maintain ecosystem integrity before claims to having ‘greened’ growth can be made. A first step in making this commitment is ensuring that there is adequate information available on the socioeconomic importance of ecosystems and the services they provide. Ecosystem services valuation is a basic component of the evidence base for decisions to invest or divest in maintaining natural systems.

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Field Value
Document type Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Language of document
  • English
Topics
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate change
  • Economic policy and administration
  • Ecosystems
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Cambodia
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Myanmar
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam
Copyright Yes
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© Text 2013 WWF All rights reserved.

Version / Edition 2013
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Contact

For more information – please contact: Sarah Bladen Communications Director WWF-Greater Mekong sarah.bladen@wwfgreatermekong.org

Author (corporate) WWF
Publication date 2013
Pagination 68
Keywords ecosystem services,valuation,modelling
Date uploaded July 1, 2018, 15:56 (UTC)
Date modified July 2, 2018, 03:43 (UTC)