valuenature
Valuenature is a term used in environmental economics and policy discourse to describe the practice of assigning value to nature and its services to guide decision-making. It covers monetary valuation methods, such as calculating how ecosystems contribute to GDP, and non-monetary indicators that reflect ecological health, cultural significance, and resilience.
Conceptual framework and methods: Valuenature builds on natural capital and ecosystem services. It classifies services into
Applications and uses: valuenature informs conservation prioritization, land-use planning, climate policy, water management, and urban sustainability.
Critiques and challenges: Critics warn that monetizing nature risks commodification, may misrepresent values, and involves data
Relationship to related concepts: Valuenature relates to natural capital, ecosystem services, and green economy initiatives. It