Ecosystem services valued at trillions, transforming global development priorities
The article discusses how important natural ecosystems are for human well-being and how assigning value to these ecosystem services can help us make better decisions for sustainable development. Researchers have faced challenges in accurately valuing these services due to the complexity of nature and economic limitations. They suggest using community input and considering both the material and intangible values of ecosystems. The study highlights the need to understand how the value of ecosystem services changes over time and recommends exploring ways to compensate for ecological losses. The research also emphasizes the importance of evaluating the intangible values of ecosystems in a market-oriented way.