Main Title |
Ecosystems and human well-being : opportunities and challenges for business and industry. |
Publisher |
World Resources Institute, |
Year Published |
2005 |
OCLC Number |
60858949 |
ISBN |
1569735921; 9781569735923 |
Subjects |
Human ecology ;
Ecosystem management ;
Biodiversity ;
Biological diversity
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
GF50.E282 2005 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
05/04/2020 |
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Collation |
32 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
Contents Notes |
Why the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment is important for business and industry -- The bottom line -- What we know -- Key trends in ecosystems and their services -- Ecosystem trends of particular importance to business -- Scenarios in the assessment -- Changing policy environment -- How the MA findings affect your bottom line -- License to operate -- Corporate image, reputation and brand risk -- Cost of capital and perceived investor risk -- Access to raw materials -- Operational impacts and efficiencies -- New business opportunities -- New technologies for new opportunities -- Taking the next steps -- Appendix: MA web site. |