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Learn how to value urban ecosystem services and bridge the gap between science and policy for sustainable development. Gain insights into applying valuation methods in urban contexts. Join us in sharing experiences and promoting ecosystem service valuation.
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Applyingpracticalmethods for valuingecosystemservices in urbancontexts • Rasmus Reinvang • Vista Analyse, www.vista-analyse.no • Brussels, 28 October 2015
Role in OpenNESS • Vista is part of the Oslo urban case study • Engage with municipalitystakeholders and business developers • Identify and carry out concreteexamples of valuation of urbanecosystemservices • Publicize and shareexperiences to promoteapplication of ecosystemservicevaluation in urbancontexts Firstname Surname, Organization
Main expectedoutputs • Report publicationdocumenting 4 practical and relevant Oslo examples • Factsheets and iconspresenting the 4 case examples as well as urbanecosystemservicesrelevant in Oslo • Presentations at 3 seminars for poblucofficials and business stakeholders Firstname Surname, Organization
Main expectedbenefits to the company • Knowledge development • Bridging the gapbetween science and policymakers • Bridging the gapbetween science and developers • Stimulating a new marketniche for ecosystemservicevaluation Firstname Surname, Organization
Genericlessons for SMEs • Identify the interfacebetween the science and the practicalapplication • Identify the potentialmarkets; in whichexistingprocesses with money flowscan the servicebeuseful? • Dialogue with stakeholders (potentialusers of yourservices) to customize is crucial. Firstname Surname, Organization