An environment for wellbeing, Pathways out of poverty: Policy messages from the ESPA programme

Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme is a global, interdisciplinary research programme

Abstract

The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme is a global, interdisciplinary research programme that aims to give decision-makers and natural resource users the evidence they need for more sustainable ecosystem management and effective poverty reduction. Ecosystem services support human society: covering everything from freshwater flows and soil quality to fisheries productivity and climate regulation – and including cultural and spiritual values.

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Citation

Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation. An environment for wellbeing, Pathways out of poverty: Policy messages from the ESPA programme. Policy and Practice Briefs, March 2018

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Published 1 March 2018