TEEB Netherlands: regional cases
TEEB NL
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Regional |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | Netherlands |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Europe |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Regional
Country or countries covered
Netherlands
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Europe
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
Mapping, quantification and valuation of ecosystem services in regional cases in The Netherlands. Analysing effects of investments, which are affecting ecosystem services, on human well-being.
Mandate for the assessment
The assessment is commissioned by the Dutch government
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
System(s) assessed
- Marine
- Inland water
- Forest and woodland
- Cultivated/Agricultural land
Species groups assessed
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Water
- Timber/fibres
Regulating
- Air quality
- Climate regulation
- Regulation of water flows
- Regulation of water quality
Supporting Services/Functions
- Habitat maintenance
Cultural Services
- Recreation and tourism
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
No
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
Yes
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Yes
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
No
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2011
Year assessment finished
Ongoing
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
2014
Periodicity of assessment
One off
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
Report(s)
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Geospatial analysis
- Indicators
- Scenarios
- Economic valuation
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
10-100
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
- Resource experts (e.g. foresters etc)
- Traditional/local knowledge
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
No
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
Yes
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity
Network and sharing experiences, Sharing of data/repatriation of data, Workshops, Developing/promoting and providing access to support tools, Communication and awareness raising
