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The Economics of Ecosystems & BiodiversityThe Economics of Ecosystems & Biodiversity
TEEB Training
Module 5:Policy Responses to TEEB Findings
TEEB Training for National Level Implementation
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Responding to TEEB findings
What does this mean?
Responding to the information generated by a TEEB study with appropriate policy measures e.g.
–addressing harmful subsidies–the implementation of a PES scheme–strengthening national protected area systems
Why is it important?
Responding to such findings can help address policy issues more effectively and further guide policy making towards more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable action
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Module Goal
To Demonstrate the importance of responding to TEEB findings and provide a range of different policy options and instruments that can be used for improved stewardship of natural capital.
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Main objectives of module 5
Explores the importance of integrating ecosystem services values into decision-making
Emphasizes the need to consider the policy context when making such decisions
Introduces a range of different policy options and instruments for responding
Identifies case studies where different these different policy responses and instruments have been applied across the globe
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The Module is broken down into 3 sessions:
Session 1: Integrating ecosystem services values into decision making
Session 2: Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital
Session 3: The Road Ahead
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Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the existing policy
responses available for use when responding to TEEB findings
Recognize the main limitations and challenges of these policy responses
Identify and understand some case study examples of where these policy responses are being put into action
Identify the suitable application of the various policy responses in their own country context -group exercise
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Module AgendaDuration (mins) Session
20 Introduction and Icebreaker
60 Session 1: Integrating ecosystem services values into decision making
20 Coffee Break
60 Session 2: Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital
60 Lunch
60 Session 2 (continued): Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital
40 Group Exercise
50 Session 3: The Road Ahead
10 Summary and Questions
5 Wrap up and closure
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Ice breaker
In pairs, identify some useful policies/instruments that are already in place in your own country which have been effective at addressing/ contributed to improving the stewardship of natural capital e.g. certification schemes, park user fees etc
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Key Resources for ModuleReports/documents• GIZ, 2012. Integrating Ecosystem Services into Development Planning; A stepwise approach for practitioners
based on the TEEB approach. GIZ, Germany• Ten Brink, P. (ed), 2010. The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity in national and International Policy
making. Earthscan, London• UNEP-WCMC, 2010. Ecosystems and Human Wellbeing: A Manual for Assessment Practitioners. Island
Press, Washington• Wittmer, H. and Gundimeda, H. (eds), 2010. The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity In Local and
Regional Policy and Management Earthscan, London• WRI, 2008. Ecosystems and Human Well-being; A framework for Assessment. Island Press, Washington
Websites• Yale University: http://environment.yale.edu/TEEB• CBD: http://www.cbd.int/incentives/overview.shtml• ESPA: http://www.espa.ac.uk/• WBCSD: http://www.wbcsd.org/bet.aspx• CSE: http://www.cseindia.org/content/eia-training-programme-understanding-eiafrom-screening-decision-
making-0• IUCN: http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/gpap_home/• UNEP-WCMC: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/protected-areas_24.html
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