1. 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 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
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