Category: Wetlands

Assessing the cost-effectiveness of the water purification function of wetlands for environmental planning

By CostBenefit on Aug 16, 2010 | In Water, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Wetlands, Nitrogen/Nitrates, Ecosystem Valuation, Regulatory Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Costs and Benefits, Wastewater

Abstract: A reduction of nutrient input into freshwater and marine water bodies is a prerequisite for the restoration of healthy aquatic ecosystems and for the achievement of the ambitious goals of the European Water Framework Directive and the HELCOM an… more »

Mangroves Report Reveals Threats & Opportunities to Global Economy & the Planet - 'World Mangrove Atlas' highlights the importance of and threats to mangroves

By CostBenefit on Jul 30, 2010 | In Land + Water, Wetlands, Endangered Species, Ecosystem Valuation, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits

The first global assessment of mangroves in over a decade reveals that rare and critically important mangrove forests continue to be lost at a rate three to four times higher than land-based global forests, despite positive restoration efforts by some co… more »

Nature-Based Assets Generates Jobs, Wealth and Restoration of Multi-Trillion Dollar Services - UNEP Report-Dead Planet: Living Planet- Makes Economic Case for Repairing ... Natural World

By CostBenefit on Jul 28, 2010 | In General, Land + Water, Wetlands, Endangered Species, Natural Resource Damages, Ecosystem Valuation, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Restoring lost and damaged ecosystems-from forests and freshwaters to mangroves and wetlands-can trigger multi-million dollar returns, generate jobs and combat poverty according to a new report compiled by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).Launched… more »

GIS-Based Estimation of Housing Amenities: The Case of High Grounds and Stagnant Streams

By CostBenefit on Jul 26, 2010 | In Water, Land + Water, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Wetlands, West, Hedonic Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: Shibashis Mukherjee and Arthur J. Caplan use GIS and econometric methods to estimate the marginal implicit values of environmental amenities associated with residential land parcels in the mountain town of Logan, Utah. Amenities include proximi… more »

Biodiversity: new report highlights win-win business practices that do more for the planet

By CostBenefit on Jul 20, 2010 | In General, Land, Water, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Land + Water, Government Report, Wetlands, Preservation & Open Space, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Ecosystem Valuation, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased), Free Report at Time of Entry

A new report funded by the European Commission makes a strong case for integrating biodiversity into private sector business plans and core activities around the globe. The report reveals considerable recent growth in eco-certified products and services,… more »
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