The cost of degradation of the Dutch North Sea environment: A study into the costs of avoiding degradation and the applicability of the Ecosystem Services approach
Strietman, W.J.; Reinhard, A.J.; De Blaeij, A.T.; Zaalmink, B.W. (2018). The cost of degradation of the Dutch North Sea environment: A study into the costs of avoiding degradation and the applicability of the Ecosystem Services approach. IMARES Wageningen Report, 2018-015. Wageningen Economic Research: The Hague. ISBN 978-94-6343-744-8. 64 pp.
Deel van: IMARES Wageningen Report. Wageningen UR. IMARES: IJmuiden, meer
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive; Ecosystem Approach |
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- Strietman, W.J.
- Reinhard, A.J.
- De Blaeij, A.T.
- Zaalmink, B.W.
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| Abstract |
This report provides an insight into the cost of degradation of the marine environment of the Dutch part of the North Sea by calculating the annual current (2015) costs of measures that avoid or minimise degradation. In addition to this, insight is provided into the potential applicability of the ecosystem services approach to calculate ecosystem benefits gained when Good Environmental Status is reached, in comparison to a Business as Usual scenario. The total costs of measures that avoid degradation of the Dutch North Sea environment have been calculated to be at least €0.5bn per year, with a maximum estimate of €1.6bn per year. In terms of the applicability of the ecosystem services approach concept, it is concluded that the methodology and empirical application are not mature enough yet to be applied within the context of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. |
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