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Paradise lost? : the ecological economics of biodiversity / Edward B. Barbier, Joanne C. Burgess and Carl Folke

By: Contributor(s): Series: Beijer International Institute of Ecological EconomicsPublication details: London : Earthscan, 1994Description: xvi, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781853831812
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 333.72 B234P
Contents:
Preface 1. Background and Overview Part 1: Implications, Driving forces and perspectives 2. Ecological and Economic Implications of Biodiversity 3. Ecological and Economic Perspectives: Convergence or Divergence? 4. Driving Forces for Biodiversity Loss Proximate and Underlying Causes Part 2: Analysis of Selected Systems 5. Forests 6. Wetlands 7. Estuarine and Marine Ecosystems 8. Rangelands Part 3: Lessons for Management and Policy 9. Instruments and Tools for Biodiversity 10. Policies and Institutions for Biodiversity Conservation International Management and Incentives Part 4: Conclusions 11. Paradise Regained: The Challenges Ahead
Summary: Drawing on extensive research, this study provides an overview of the causes and consequences of the loss of natural resources. It explores key ecosystems (forests, marine systems, wetlands) and examines the management challenges involved in protecting these systems from destruction.
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A presentation of the work done through the Biodiversity Programme of the Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics.

Preface 1. Background and Overview Part 1: Implications, Driving forces and perspectives 2. Ecological and Economic Implications of Biodiversity 3. Ecological and Economic Perspectives: Convergence or Divergence? 4. Driving Forces for Biodiversity Loss Proximate and Underlying Causes Part 2: Analysis of Selected Systems 5. Forests 6. Wetlands 7. Estuarine and Marine Ecosystems 8. Rangelands Part 3: Lessons for Management and Policy 9. Instruments and Tools for Biodiversity 10. Policies and Institutions for Biodiversity Conservation International Management and Incentives Part 4: Conclusions 11. Paradise Regained: The Challenges Ahead

Drawing on extensive research, this study provides an overview of the causes and consequences of the loss of natural resources. It explores key ecosystems (forests, marine systems, wetlands) and examines the management challenges involved in protecting these systems from destruction.

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