Introduction
PART I
1 Towards a new paradigm: the concept of ecosystem valuation
1.1 An introduction to ecosystem services
1.2 Ecosystem service valuation: translating the importance of ecosystems into monetary terms
1.3 How are ecosystem values determined?
2 The role and limitations of environmental valuations in the policy process
2.1 Nature-based solutions
2.2 Market based Instruments
3 Governance of natural resources in ORs/OCTs
4 Uptake of valuation studies in policymaking: the global context and the status quo in EU ORs/OCTs
PART II
1 Goals and methodology
1.1 Interviewee selection and representativeness
2 What is the state of data among stakeholders and where are the knowledge gaps?
2.1 Knowledge/awareness among interviewees
2.2 Knowledge/awareness among relevant stakeholders in the regions
3 What is the relevance of existing ecosystem valuations to the policy process?
3.1 What are the barriers and enablers for the uptake of ecosystem valuation knowledge in policymaking
3.1.1 Barriers
3.1.2 Enablers
4 What can be done to improve the relevance/uptake of ecosystem valuation?
4.1 Closing gaps in knowledge and participation
4.2 Engaging with policymakers
4.3 Focus on integration into to existing processes and other policy spheres
4.4 Beyond policymakers: educating the public, business, and other stakeholders
5 Discussion and conclusions
6 Annex: List of interviewees
7 References