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Valuing Nature

Should We Put a Price on Ecosystems?

Tim Lenton, Damien Mansell, and Liam Taylor

Topics Covered

What are ecosystem services and who benefits from them?
Environmental Economics
How much is the Earth worth?
Debates, dilemmas and politics
Local Scale - Valuing ecosystems in your area
Regional Scale - South-West of England
National Scale - Coral Reefs
International Scale - REDD+ and saving the rainforests

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Informative eco-valuation course

This introductory level course about ecological economics provides an educational look at how ecosystem services are valued monetarily and gives examples of this process at several geographic scales. Reviews overwhelmingly describe this course very positively, especially for those interested in learning more about the environment and nature.

Great course for learners with a wide range of experience.

"I have a background in environmental science, but I think this course is fine for anyone wanting to learn more about ecosystem services..."

Course is informative and educational in regard to ecosystem services.

"... I found the course very educational."

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6 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

University of Exeter

Instructors

Tim Lenton

Damien Mansell

Liam Taylor

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