Value of Nature Webinar

Nature conservation is a highly debated topic because it’s difficult for some to understand its true value. The Value of Nature Webinar touches upon the value nature has to humans and to itself, from monetary and philosophical perspectives.

People can attribute differing values to nature, as they conceptualise it in different ways. Nature can have a more symbolic and personal meaning for some, while for others it might simply be a source of services and goods. The value of nature can be acknowledged in the health benefits it provides, as well as in its more general importance for communities. The intrinsic value of nature reflects a perspective which sees nature as having value in its own right, independent of human uses. These varying contextualizations can be broadly categorised as intangible values on one hand, and monetary values due to ecosystem services on the other.

In this TDTM webinar, the conceptualisations…