The Value of Natural Resources and Their Ecosystem Services for Society: A Methodical and Empirical Analysis from CINPE-UNA

 

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Autor: Moreno Díaz , Mary Luz
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Estat:Versión publicada
Data de publicació:2025
Descripció:The economic valuation processes of natural resources and their ecosystem services are supported by a theoretical and methodological framework that has evolved over the years. The International Center of Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE) has applied this rigorous framework while adapting it to the specific needs of valuation in contexts involving non-use values, such as protected wild areas. This essay reviews the general conceptual and theoretical foundations, followed by an analysis of the results obtained from valuation processes and the methodologies employed. The essay concludes that CINPE has progressively adapted its valuation approaches in response to emerging developments, maintaining scientific rigor throughout. Moreover, the results have been crucial for the management of natural resources and their ecosystem services in the context of Costa Rica
Pais:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institution:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Idioma:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/21984
Accés en línia:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/politicaeconomica/article/view/21984
Paraula clau:Economic policy
ecosystems
environmental assessment
methodologies
protected areas
Áreas protegidas
política económica
valoración ambiental
ecosistemas
metodologías