Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD)
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The ESVD is a follow-up to the “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” (TEEB) database which contained over 1,300 data points from 267 case studies on monetary values of ecosystem services across all biomes.
The Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD) aims to support informed decision-making in ecosystem management by providing robust, monetized data on the economic benefits and costs of ecosystems and biodiversity. The database currently holds 9,500 value records from more than 1,100 studies, covering various biomes and geographic regions. By presenting these values in monetary terms, the ESVD helps internalize the significance of nature in policy and management decisions.
Provisioning; Regulating; Habitat; Cultural
Water
Climate Regulation
Air Quality Regulation
Moderation of Extreme Events
Food
Medicinal Resources
Genetic Resources
Regulation of Water Flows
Ornamental Resources
Raw Materials
Opportunities For Recreation & Tourism
Spiritual Experience
Maintenance of Soil Fertility
Inspiration For Culture, Art & Design
Maintenance of Species Life Cycles (Nursery)
Aesthetic Information
Existence & Bequest Values
Information For Cognitive Development
Waste Treatment
Erosion Prevention
Pollination
Biological Control
Maintenance of Genetic Diversity