TEEB emerging at the country level : Challenges and opportunities

摘要: Abstract Since the presentation of its international reports at 2010 Convention on Biological Diversity Conference Parties, TEEB (The Economics Ecosystems and Biodiversity)—an multi-stakeholder initiative—has been taken up in a number countries to initiate Country Studies (TCSs). Their common aim is take stock natural capital, reveal social economic values provide basis for policy making that fosters sustainable use ecosystem services. Depending national circumstances needs, TCSs differ substantially terms scope, services, stakeholder involvement, sectors policies considered etc. Key challenges faced implementation include relevance, technical, methodological conceptual issues. Integrating into existing emerging local development strategies can substantial synergies, linking with or regional initiatives may add further value advance issues related ecosystems biodiversity. Factors interactions are depicted framework country level. With view pathway, we conclude developed from an study demand driven process which supports various levels.