Videos
Introduction to Environmental Valuation
In this video, you will learn the essentials of environmental valuation, a crucial tool for measuring the economic value of ecosystem services. Learn what it is, why it’s important, and how it helps in making informed policy and business decisions for a sustainable future.
Overview of the Environmental Valuation Approaches
This video provides a clear overview of environmental valuation methods, breaking down the different techniques used to quantify the economic worth of ecosystem services and natural resources. Learn about key approaches—from market-based valuations to contingent valuation—and discover how these methods support better decision-making for environmental protection and sustainability. Watch now to deepen your understanding of environmental economics!
Brief Lecture on Market-based Approaches in Environmental Valuation
In this video, we explore market-based approaches to environmental valuation. You’ll learn how techniques like the market price method, and production function approaches can be used to quantify the economic value of ecosystem services.
Brief Lecture on Cost-Based Approaches in Environmental Valuation
In this brief yet insightful lecture, we break down cost-based approaches in environmental valuation—an essential tool for conservationists seeking to measure the economic value of ecosystems, natural resources, and environmental services. This video tries to simplify key concepts in a way that’s accessible to non-economists. Perfect for conservation professionals, and anyone passionate about protecting the environment through informed decision-making.
Brief Lecture on Revealed Preference Approaches in Environmental Valuation
How do we estimate the economic value of ecosystem services based on real-world behavior? This video explores revealed preference approaches in environmental valuation that uses actual market data to assess the worth of ecosystem services and natural resources. Discover how techniques like travel cost models, and hedonic pricing help quantify the implicit value people place on ecosystem services.
Brief Lecture on Stated Preference Approaches in Environmental Valuation
Learn how stated preference methods help reveal the hidden value of nature—especially when ecosystem services aren’t priced in any market. This video offers a practical introduction to non-market valuation tools used in environmental economics, designed for conservationists who want to integrate economic insights into their work. What you’ll find: (1) What stated preference methods are, and why they matter; and (2) How they’re used to inform policy and project design.
Brief Lecture on Benefit Transfer Approaches in Environmental Valuation
In this introductory lecture, we break down benefit transfer—an approach in environmental economics used to estimate the economic value of ecosystem services and environmental changes without running new valuation studies. You’ll learn: (1) What benefit transfer is and why it matters for conservation and policy decisions; (2) The main benefit transfer methods: Unit Value, Adjusted Value, Function Transfer, Meta-Analysis, and Preference Calibration; and (3) Best practices to make your results more credible and transparent.