Ecosystem goods and services are the many benefits that people receive from nature. In the case of marine and coastal ecosystems, these include food from fisheries, protection from storm surges and coastal erosion, clean water, carbon storage, and spaces for tourism and cultural practices. These ecosystems also support livelihoods and help sustain the health of communities and economies across the Pacific. By recognising and valuing these services, policymakers can make better decisions to protect natural resources while supporting sustainable development.
Ecosystem goods and services are the benefits for humans from natural ecosystems. For example, mangroves may provide nursely for fish, crabs, protect coastal areas, etc.
The ecosystem goods and services are categorized into four main types:
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- What are Ecosystem Goods and Services?
- Why Estimate the Monetary Value of Ecosystems?
- Monetary Estimates of Ecosystem Services in Pacific Island Countries
- Why Are Some Ecosystem Service Benefits Valued and Others Not?
- How Do We Measure Ecosystem Values?
- Why Does Ecosystem Valuation Vary So Much?
- Does It Really Add Up to Estimate Total Economic Value?
- How does ecosystem valuation relate to Environmental Accounting?