Press Release: Biodiversity: Powering up local authorities around the globe

How can local authorities save money while boosting economies, enhancing quality of life and generating employment? By factoring ecosystem services into policy-making, according to a new report. The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Local and Regional Policy Makers report shows local policy makers how to improve their understanding of the value and services provided by natural capital like woodlands, parks and waterways, and to reap benefits in local policy areas such as urban management, spatial planning and protected areas management.

European Commission: Speech/10/416: Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment, Belgian Presidency Conference: ''Biodiversity in a Changing World'', International Convention Centre Van Rysselberghedreef, Citadelpark Ghent, 8-9 September 2010 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/10/416&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/putting-a-value-on-nature http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/putting-a-value-on-nature

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