Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services The mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services is one of the key actions of the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy. The initial methodological work on biophysical mapping and assessment is expected to be delivered by 2014. The work carried out by the European Union and its Member States will also contribute to the assessment of the economic value of ecosystem services, and promote the integration of these values into accounting and reporting systems at EU and national level by 2020. Conceptual framework for EU wide ecosystem assessments functions state present and future drivers of change ecosystem use and management other capital inputs ecological processes biophysical structures functional traits genetic diversity biotic interactions species richness ecosystems socio-economic systems biodiversity human well-being benefits value nutrition, clean air and water health, safety, security enjoyment, ... economic value health value shared (social) value other values institutions , businesses policies (agriculture, forestry, fishery, environment, ...) stakeholders and users response ecosystem services European Commission • DG Environment B – 1049 Brussels Tel. +32 (0)2 29 93 856 • Email: anne.teller@ec.europa.eu more info on MAES: http://biodiversity.europa.eu/ecosystem-assessments