The seminar of this semester deals with the concept of ecosystem services and the economic valuation of these. The focus is on understanding ecosystem services as a method and classification for drawing linkages between natural/ecological systems, ecosystem functions, services and human welfare. In addition, we will specifically discuss the linkages between ecosystem services, valuation, and planning.
- Concept of ecosystem services
- Linkages between ecosystem functions and human welfare, and planning
- Economic valuation methods
- Case studies and examples
The seminar will be taught in English (if international students are present); presentations will be in English, seminar papers can be written in German.
For writing your seminar paper, please consider our guidelines at
http://www.ifip.tuwien.ac.at/lehre/Ifip_Lehre_Arbeiten_Grundregeln.pdf
Seminar paper, presentations
