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Module 5:Policy Responses to TEEB Findings

TEEB Training for National Level Implementation


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Responding to TEEB findings

What does this mean?

Responding to the information generated by a TEEB study with appropriate policy measures e.g.

–addressing harmful subsidies–the implementation of a PES scheme–strengthening national protected area systems

Why is it important?

Responding to such findings can help address policy issues more effectively and further guide policy making towards more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable action


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Module Goal

To Demonstrate the importance of responding to TEEB findings and provide a range of different policy options and instruments that can be used for improved stewardship of natural capital.


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Main objectives of module 5

Explores the importance of integrating ecosystem services values into decision-making

Emphasizes the need to consider the policy context when making such decisions

Introduces a range of different policy options and instruments for responding

Identifies case studies where different these different policy responses and instruments have been applied across the globe


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The Module is broken down into 3 sessions:

Session 1: Integrating ecosystem services values into decision making

Session 2: Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital

Session 3: The Road Ahead


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Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the existing policy

responses available for use when responding to TEEB findings

Recognize the main limitations and challenges of these policy responses

Identify and understand some case study examples of where these policy responses are being put into action

Identify the suitable application of the various policy responses in their own country context -group exercise


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Module AgendaDuration (mins) Session

20 Introduction and Icebreaker

60 Session 1: Integrating ecosystem services values into decision making

20 Coffee Break

60 Session 2: Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital

60 Lunch

60 Session 2 (continued): Instruments for improved Stewardship of Natural Capital

40 Group Exercise

50 Session 3: The Road Ahead

10 Summary and Questions

5 Wrap up and closure


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Ice breaker

In pairs, identify some useful policies/instruments that are already in place in your own country which have been effective at addressing/ contributed to improving the stewardship of natural capital e.g. certification schemes, park user fees etc


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Key Resources for ModuleReports/documents• GIZ, 2012. Integrating Ecosystem Services into Development Planning; A stepwise approach for practitioners

based on the TEEB approach. GIZ, Germany• Ten Brink, P. (ed), 2010. The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity in national and International Policy

making. Earthscan, London• UNEP-WCMC, 2010. Ecosystems and Human Wellbeing: A Manual for Assessment Practitioners. Island

Press, Washington• Wittmer, H. and Gundimeda, H. (eds), 2010. The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity In Local and

Regional Policy and Management Earthscan, London• WRI, 2008. Ecosystems and Human Well-being; A framework for Assessment. Island Press, Washington

Websites• Yale University: http://environment.yale.edu/TEEB• CBD: http://www.cbd.int/incentives/overview.shtml• ESPA: http://www.espa.ac.uk/• WBCSD: http://www.wbcsd.org/bet.aspx• CSE: http://www.cseindia.org/content/eia-training-programme-understanding-eiafrom-screening-decision-

making-0• IUCN: http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/gpap_home/• UNEP-WCMC: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/protected-areas_24.html

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