EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACRONYMS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective and scope of the study
1.2 Study approach
1.3 Structure of the report
2 ECOSYSTEM SERVICES – SHORT INTRODUCTION
2.1 Description
2.2 Trade-offs in using ecosystem services
2.3 Link between biodiversity and ecosystem services
2.4 Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services
3 SYNTHESIS AND INSIGHTS OF THE STUDY
3.1 Biodiversity and ecosystem services lost
3.2 Direct and indirect reasons behind the loss
3.3 Loss of economic value
3.4 Services lost vs. benefits gained
3.5 Reversibility of loss and restoration
4 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
4.1 Implications for policy and decision-making
4.2 Implications for regional planning
4.3 Role of science and awareness rising
4.4 Conclusion
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