Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation -- Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services -- Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators -- The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation -- The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity -- Discounting, ethics, and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity -- Lessons learned and linkages with national policies.

xxxix, 410 p. : ill., charts, graphs, maps, tables ; 25 cm.

"This volume results from The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity study"--Jacket.
Appendices (p. 307-401): 1. How the TEEB framework can be applied : the Amazon case -- 2. Matrix tables for wetland and forest ecosystems -- 3. Estimates of monetary values of ecosystem services.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781849712125 (hbk.)