So as an example I motivate my choice of this paper on the valuation of ecosystems, with the full reference given below:
The paper by Costanza et al, 2014, "Changes in the global value of ecosystems" is integral to the study of the value of ecosystem services, as it does seek to find a way to quantify these services, which is necessary given that the pollution and destruction of ecosystems in our world is evidence of market failure. Simultaneously, the study also acknowledges that valuing ecosystem services does not equate to commodification of privatisation. Valuation of ecosystems is seen as recognition of the relationship between humans and nature, with an emphasis on the role of these services as part of sustainability and well-being. It is through the way that we view nature that we will ensure a future for ourselves and nature around us.
Reference:
Changes in the global value of ecosystem services
Global Environmental Change 26 (2014) 152–158
Robert Costanza *, Rudolf de Groot, Paul Sutton, Sander van der Ploeg, Sharolyn J. Anderson, Ida Kubiszewski, Stephen Farber, R. Kerry Turner
Hey Annabel,
I would recommend to you also see about:
Costanza (2019) Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services and special search about "environmental economic valuation methods applied for ES" instead of searching for programes that makes this calculation (inelastic demand problem) regarding ES monetary valuation.
Hope that my comment can help you!! I also will share your post at Young Ecosystem Services Specialist Group trying to find someone else to help you in your questions :)
Might be biased by the fact Jasper O. Kenter is my supervisor - but think this deserves to be ranked amongst top. Reason: it develops a strong theoretical grounding for a wide and increasing body of valuation work that moves us beyond the individualist framing behind neoclassical techniques.
Article What are shared and social values of ecosystems?
I would recommend this:
Kallis, G., Gomez-Baggethun, E., & Zografos, C. (2013). To value or not to value? That is not the question. Ecological Economics, 94, 97-105. doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2013.07.002
It guides through the tricky decision whether using economic valuation. Si, it's previous to theoretical or methodological issues.
Article To value or not to value? That is not the question
Thank you for Jacob for sharing the Kenter paper. I have downloaded this and look forward to reading it. This line in the paper captivates my attention:
"The way in which social value is assessed in neo-classical economics is discussed and critiqued, followed by consideration of the relation between shared/social values."
Dear Josep
These sentences that follow is the important argument from Kallis, G., Gomez-Baggethun, E., & Zografos, C. (2013). To value or not to value? That is not the question. Ecological Economics, 94, 97-105. Thank you for the contribution. I clicked on the article and see that the full text is not loaded, so please arrange for a pdf copy to be sent to me.
"Should we reject money when we value nature? .... We propose a reformulation of the question into “when and how to value with money?” and “under what conditions?” We recommend four criteria for a sound choice: environmental improvement; distributive justice and equality; maintenance of plural value-articulating institutions; and, confronting commodification under neo-liberalism."
Regards
Annabel
Annabel Marian Horn I also could recommend this chapter for u: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/ecosystem-services/economic-valuation-methods-for-ecosystem-services/D0E528A1CBAB1BED4CCA0319A499950D
Dear Samara
Thank you for your contribution, from Koetse j et al, on valuation methods for ecosystem services. An extract from that chapter is what I would see as having good value to add to this discussion. There is a balance to be found between market based and non-market based valuation of ecosystem services. Sir Partha Dasgupta has written and spoken about the necessity of ring-fencing certain ecology of value, simply as it is like a temple which needs to be protected. This beauty of nature needs to be preserved because of its inherent spiritual value to persons and its integral worth. (Do go onto you tube and listen to Sir Partha Dasgupta's talks.) Then also when you add something to these chats it is of use and recommendation to everyone reading it - and of course I do value what you add too.
"A number of economic valuation methods have been developed to estimate the value of changes in ecosystem services. An important distinction is between market-based and non-market-based valuation methods. Examples of market-based methods are the use of direct market prices, net factor income and production function methods, and the calculation of replacement costs, defensive expenditures, and avoided damage costs."
Economic valuation methods for ecosystem services, Part III - Valuing ecosystem services, Mark J. Koetse et al, 2015, Cambridge University Press
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107477612.009
IPBES publications about valuation. Because its political interface.
Hi Caroline
I see this on the net "The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is the intergovernmental body which assesses the state of biodiversity and of the ecosystem services it provides to society, in response to requests from decision makers." https://ipbes.net/
Thank you. I value your recommendation.
Regards
Annabel
Kindly refer...
Audretsch, D. B., Cunningham, J. A., Kuratko, D. F., Lehmann, E. E., & Menter, M. (2019). Entrepreneurial ecosystems: economic, technological, and societal impacts. The Journal of technology transfer, 44(2), 313-325.
Bolpagni, R., Poikane, S., Laini, A., Bagella, S., Bartoli, M., & Cantonati, M. (2019). Ecological and conservation value of small standing-water ecosystems: a systematic review of current knowledge and future challenges. Water, 11(3), 402.