Title Nature's wealth : the economics of ecosystem services and poverty / edited by Pieter J.H. van Beukering [and others]

Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2013

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Description 1 online resource Series Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. Contents pt. I. Biodiversity-related ecosystem services -- pt. II. Marine-related ecosystem services -- pt. III. Forest-related ecosystem services -- pt. IV. Water-related ecosystem services -- pt. V. Land-related ecosystem services Summary Increasing pressure from economic development and population growth has resulted in the degradation of ecosystems around the world and the loss of the essential services that they provide. Understanding the linkages between ecosystem service provisioning and human well-being is crucial for the establishment of effective environmental and economic development policy. Presenting new insights into the relationship between ecosystem services and livelihoods in developing countries, this book takes up the challenge of assessing these links to demonstrate their importance in policy development. It pays special attention to innovative management opportunities that improve local livelihoods and alleviate poverty while enhancing ecosystem protection. Based on eighteen studies in more than twenty developing countries, the authors explore the role of biodiversity-, marine-, forest-, water- and land-related ecosystem services, making this an invaluable contribution to research on the role of ecosystems in supporting the livelihoods of the poor around the world Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Human ecology -- Developing countries Biotic communities -- Developing countries Environmental degradation -- Developing countries Environmental policy -- Developing countries BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Green Business. NATURE -- Natural Resources. Biotic communities Environmental degradation Environmental policy Human ecology Developing countries Form Electronic book Author Beukering, Pieter van LC no. 2012027480 ISBN 9781107336650 1107336651 9781139225311 1139225316 9781107333338 1107333334 9781299257504 129925750X 9781107335820 1107335825

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