Harmonising Valuation Across Geographies: A Comparative Synthesis of Wetland Ecosystem Services

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10.2991/978-94-6463-936-0_14How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Wetlands; Ecosystem services (ES); Cross-study analysis; ES values; Responsible consumption

Abstract

Wetlands provide essential services, including supporting biodiversity and offering natural flood protection, which significantly benefit the environment, economy, and human well-being. However, global wetland areas have been shrinking at an alarming rate, three times more rapidly than forests (IUCN). Recent data (1990-2023) reveals a concerning yearly decline in wetland health, ranging from 0.02% to 3.14%, primarily due to urbanisation, agriculture, climate change, and pollution (Kundu et al., 2024). Effective environmental management practices are vital for enhancing ecological knowledge, which encourages responsible behaviour (Keles et al., 2023).

As a solution, the actual value of these natural resources should be understood and promoted. The direct revelation of environmental importance can be achieved by evaluating the services that the ecosystem provides. Valuation is gaining popularity globally, with various tools and techniques being employed to capture the most accurate representation of resource value. This study focused on evaluating and comprehending the necessity for standardising Ecosystem Service Values (ESV). Through Cross-study analysis, by means of unit harmonisation and inflation adjustment, this review of wetland ecosystem service valuation discusses the financial aspects of ecosystem services in a global landscape, examining the current scenario of ESV, methods, regional variations, and disparities. It aims to promote the accurate valuation of environmental resources, fostering a better understanding and a greater awareness of the need for responsible consumption. The results reveal a range of ESV values and identify patterns and gaps. This study reinforces the need for standardisation and policy relevance in ecosystem valuations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - N. Neethu
AU  - Sanil Kumar
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/29
TI  - Harmonising Valuation Across Geographies: A Comparative Synthesis of Wetland Ecosystem Services
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Environment (CEASIDE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 177
EP  - 200
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-936-0_14
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-936-0_14
ID  - Neethu2025
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