Applying practical methods for valuing ecosystem services in urban contexts Rasmus Reinvang Vista Analyse, www.vista-analyse.no Brussels, 28 October 2015
Role in OpenNESS Vista is part of the Oslo urban case study Engage with municipality stakeholders and business developers Identify and carry out concrete examples of valuation of urban ecosystem services Publicize and share experiences to promote application of ecosystem service valuation in urban contexts Firstname Surname, Organization 3.12.2018
Main expected outputs Report publication documenting 4 practical and relevant Oslo examples Fact sheets and icons presenting the 4 case examples as well as urban ecosystem services relevant in Oslo Presentations at 3 seminars for pobluc officials and business stakeholders Firstname Surname, Organization 3.12.2018
Main expected benefits to the company Knowledge development Bridging the gap between science and policy makers Bridging the gap between science and developers Stimulating a new market niche for ecosystem service valuation Firstname Surname, Organization 3.12.2018
Generic lessons for SMEs Identify the interface between the science and the practical application Identify the potential markets; in which existing processes with money flows can the service be useful? Dialogue with stakeholders (potential users of your services) to customize is crucial. Firstname Surname, Organization 3.12.2018