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Valuing nature is complicated but essential

What is valuing nature about? It is not always just putting a price tag on nature. Learn about what the idea is and practical knowledge about how nature should be valued.

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The value of nature

What is the value of nature? How do we calculate the value of nature? How do we determine the value of mangroves, trees, fresh air etc.? What is the concept of putting a value on nature?

Contents

Nature's value

What value does nature have? And is the value the same for all elements of nature? Is the value of different elements of nature, the same for every stakeholder?
Why should we talk about valuing nature? For what?
Well, valuing nature is not always about putting a monetary value on trees, mangroves, plants and flowers and wildlife. 

Leaning outcomes

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • explain different ways nature creates value

  • understand the relationship between ecosystems and human wellbeing

  • identify economic, social, cultural, and climate-related benefits of nature

  • recognise why nature is often undervalued

Nature has a value
Preview
What we are doing to nature
Nature's services
Thinking about the nature of value
The value of nature - Valuing nature.mp4
Podcast on value of nature

The concept of valuing nature

Why valuing nature is critical
Complexities in valuing nature
Valuing nature for a more equitable world
An article about valuing nature
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Partnerships, collaborations and climate change

Stakeholders working together is essential and critical to achieve sustainable development. Collaborations, partnerships, all are important to achieve equity in sustainable development.


Climate change changing nature's value
Regulations and legislations
Towards a green economy
Shift in mindset and new perspectives