Integrating Ecosystem Services into Development Planning

People all over the world obtain many benefits from nature, such as – for instance – fresh water or raw materials. Until now, the true socio-economic and cultural values of our “natural capital” have however only been poorly factored into political and economic decision-making. This guide on Integrating Ecosystem Services into Development Planning (IES) aims to assist advisors, project staff and development planners in better recognising the links between nature and development. The step-by-step guide, based on the TEEB approach, aims to support programmes and partners to integrate ecosystem services into the design and review of development plans, sector-specific and spatial planning, environmental and climate assessments, as well as into project development and proposal formulation.

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