The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for the Arctic: A Scoping Study

This report presents the results of the scoping study on ecosystem services and the application of a TEEB approach and methodology in the Arctic. The report includes:

1. Results from compiling and synthesizing information, issues, current practices, methodologies and perspectives on Arctic ecosystem services and their values in relation to decision making
2. List and discussion of policy areas identified during the scoping study for potential follow up using TEEB methodology
3. Way forward options, including, but not limited to, application of TEEB methodology to policy focus areas, and consideration of options for practical implementation of TEEB at a range of jurisdictional and spatial scales.