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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands
This new IEEP-led report presents insights on the importance of wetlands in delivering ecosystem services that are needed to support human life, and also for people’s livelihoods and the world’s economies. The report shows that demonstrating and using the values of ecosystem services related to water and wetlands can lead to better informed, more cost-effective, and fairer decision- making.
climate change
Convention on Biological Diversity
economics
ecosystem approach
ecosystem services
ecosystems
fisheries
flooding
green economy
indicators
marine
marine protected areas
market based instruments
natural resources
nature conservation
payment for ecosystem services
TEEB
water
Water Framework Directive
water quality
water scarcity
wetland04 Feb 2013 -
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands
This new IEEP-led report presents insights on the importance of wetlands in delivering ecosystem services that are needed to support human life, and also for people’s livelihoods and the world’s economies. The report shows that demonstrating and using the values of ecosystem services related to water and wetlands can lead to better informed, more cost-effective, and fairer decision- making.
climate change
Convention on Biological Diversity
economics
ecosystem approach
ecosystem services
ecosystems
fisheries
flooding
green economy
indicators
marine
marine protected areas
market based instruments
natural resources
nature conservation
payment for ecosystem services
TEEB
water
Water Framework Directive
water quality
water scarcity
wetland01 Feb 2013 -
Taking into account opportunity costs when assessing costs of biodiversity and ecosystem action
The study provides an estimate the costs of biodiversity action in the EU with special consideration of opportunity costs.
agri-environment
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
ecosystem services
ecosystems
forestry
high nature value
invasive alien species
marine protected areas
Natura 2000
protected area09 May 2011 -
New Report – Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States
IEEP and our partner, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have published a report on ‘Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States’.This report includes the main conclusions of our ...
marine protected areas08 Nov 2008 -
Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States
This is the final report of the T-PAGE dialogue on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This report includes research papers produced during the course of the project. The papers include overviews of EU and ...
marine protected areas01 Nov 2008 -
American and European stakeholders share best practice in MPAs
Representatives of civil society organisations from the EU and US gathered in Brussels on 15 and 16 May 2008 to exchange views and experiences relating to the establishment, management and monitoring of ...
best practice
marine protected areas13 Aug 2008 -
Presentation by Daniel Owen on'‘How to use the regulatory framework to develop MPA networks'
Presentation by Daniel Owen at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'How to use the regulatory framework to develop MPA networks'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Cora Markensteijn on 'MPAs and stakeholder involvement'
Presentation by Cora Markensteijn at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'MPAs and stakeholder involvement'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Dr Stephen Mangi on 'Fisheries benefits of Marine Protected Areas'
Presentation by Dr Stephen Mangi at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'Fisheries benefits of Marine Protected Areas'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Marina Gomei on 'Building a Mediterranean MPA Network'
Presentation by Marina Gomei at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'Building a Mediterranean MPA Network'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Dr Robert Warner on 'The Channel Islands MPA network'
Presentation by Dr Robert Warner at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'The Channel Islands MPA network'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Saskia Richartz on 'MPA networks in the high seas'
Presentation by Saskia Richartz at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'MPA networks in the high seas'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Presentation by Dr Dennis Heinemann on 'The US national system of Marine Protected Areas'
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Heinemann at the T-PAGE Conference on MPAs on 'The US national system of Marine Protected Areas'.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Summary and Conclusions from the T-PAGE Conference on Marine Protected Areas, 15 to 16 May 2008, Brussels
This document summarises discussions and the main conclusions of the T-PAGE civil society conference on marine protected areas which was held on 15 and 16 May 2008 in Brussels.
marine protected areas31 Jul 2008 -
Legal frameworks for the establishment and implementation of UK and European Marine Protected Areas
This report funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is meant to inform the ongoing debate on the EU and UK commitments to implementation of marine protected areas (MPAS). The report examines existing ...
marine protected areas18 Jul 2008 -
IEEP Event: Transatlantic Debate on Marine Protected Areas, 16 May 2008
On Friday 16 May, the Committee of the Regions in Brussels hosted the IEEP and NRDC transatlantic conference on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).Visit the T-Page conference page to find out more and download ...
marine protected areas12 Apr 2008 -
Florida Keys - Establishing Marine Protected Areas
This case study examines the Florida Keys national marine sanctuary. The study underlines the importance of the zoning plan in implementation of this network of MPAs. This specific network is considered ...
marine protected areas01 Mar 2008 -
MedPAN – The network of managers of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean Sea
This case study examines the MedPAN network of MPA managers in the Mediterranean Sea. MedPAN is an ecological-based network for the sharing of experiences and knowledge by using a bottom-up approach.
marine protected areas01 Mar 2008 -
Marine Protected Areas: EU and US Experiences – Outcomes of Second Teleconference on MPAs
This paper summarises discussions and opinions of participants at the second T-PAGE teleconference on Marine Protected Areas which took place on 22 January 2008. Participants discussed a series of case ...
marine protected areas01 Mar 2008 -
Establishing large-scale trans-boundaries MPA networks: the OSPAR example in North-East Atlantic
This case study examines the Oslo and Paris Commission (OSPAR) MPA network. It provides an example of a trans-boundary MPA network and highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with a large ...
marine protected areas01 Mar 2008