Editor’s choice
This article describes an economic valuation of ecosystem services from the oceans produced by Frank Ackerman, director of the Climate Economics Group at SEI-US, as part of the forthcoming SEI-coordinated book Valuing the Ocean, for which a preview was released in March.
While SEI’s report will face the same disparagement of validity as any other biological assessment with sweeping implications, lawmakers should take a serious look at the cost-benefit analysis it provides. Differing opinions about the effectiveness of valuing natural resources abound, but SEI has done an excellent job of taking an abstract topic and providing a realistic assessment of the oceanic outcome of climate change.
Source: Environmental Leader, US
Event on 25 August – 29 August in Stockholm / Explore the dynamics of water at World Water Week, where experts unite to address water's role in peace and sustainability.
Feature / SEI Asia produces a range of multimedia products from short films to podcasts and animations. Watch and listen to them here and share with your networks.
Other publication / This report explores the effectiveness of different methods to implement source water protection in cities in low- and middle-income countries.
Design and development by Soapbox.
