Measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality in the UK. Final report

English, David; Papa, Tiziana; Provins, Allan; Tinch, Rob; Hutchins, Michael ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3764-5331; Keller, Virginie. 2022 Measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality in the UK. Final report. London, Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd (eftec), 108pp. (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

Prepared for Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs by Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd (eftec) and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). This report examines the key parameters to be measured and recorded in a water purification service account within the requirements of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting — Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) framework. This includes the definition of the service, ecosystem processes, key pollutants, and links with water uses and beneficiaries. A “proof of concept” case study is provided that demonstrates a practical approach for measuring and valuing the ecosystem contribution to water quality. The report conclusions focus on recommendations for developing a national level account.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Pollution (Science Area 2017-) Water Resources (Science Area 2017-)
Funders/Sponsors:	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	27 Feb 2023 17:26 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/533828

Item Type:

Publication - Report

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Pollution (Science Area 2017-)
Water Resources (Science Area 2017-)

Funders/Sponsors:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

NORA Subject Terms:

Ecology and Environment

Date made live:

27 Feb 2023 17:26 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/533828