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Understanding the Contribution of the Environment to Human Well-Being: A review of literature

By Livia Bizikova on February 15, 2012

This paper provides a review of literature on the linkages between ecosystem services and human well-being, including their assessment and related policy development.

The paper concludes with key insights for studies aiming to understand and assist in policy development for communities, whose well-being is strongly dependent on the status of the surrounding ecosystems and their services.

Report details

Topic
Measurement, Assessment, and Modelling
Focus area
Act Together
Publisher
IISD
Copyright
IISD, 2012