Publications

Ecosystem services and economic theory: Integration for policy-relevant research

Research article by Jouni Paavola on 1 Dec 2008

It has become essential in policy and decision-making circles to think about the economic benefits (in addition to moral and scientific motivations) humans derive from well-functioning ecosystems. The concept of ecosystem services has been developed to address this link between ecosystems and human welfare. Since policy decisions are often evaluated through cost–benefit assessments, an economic […]

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New, alternative and complementary policy instruments and the implementation of the water framework directive.

Research article by Andy Gouldson, James Van Alstine, Judith Rees, V. Krishnarayan, E. Lopez-Gunn, M. Davies on 25 Nov 2008

Gouldson, A., Lopez-Gunn, E., Van Alstine, J., Rees, Y., Davies, M., and Krishnarayan, V. November 2008. European Environment, v.19, pp.359-370.

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New Alternative and Complementary Environmental Policy Instruments and the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive

Research article by Andy Gouldson, E. Lopez-Gunn, James Van Alstine, M. Davies, V. Krishnarayan on 25 Nov 2008

Based on a study conducted for the Environment Agency for England and Wales, we discuss the contribution that new alternative and complementary environmental policy instruments might make to the realisation of the objectives of the EU’s Water Framework Directive. Following a survey that identified nearly 100 examples where alternative and complementary instruments are currently being […]

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Are there social limits to adaptation to climate change?

Research article by Suraje Dessai on 20 Nov 2008

Adger WN; Dessai S; Goulden M; Hulme M; Lorenzoni I; Nelson DR; Naess LO; Wolf J; Wreford A (2009). In: Climatic Change, 93, pp.335-354. doi: 10.1007/s10584-008-9520-z

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Towards polyvocal environmental debates.

Research article by Jouni Paavola on 4 Nov 2008

Paavola, J. November 2008. Environmental Values, v.17, pp.433-436.

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Livelihoods, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Research article by Jouni Paavola on 1 Nov 2008

Paavola, J. November 2008. Environmental Science and Policy, v.11, pp.642-654. 

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Understanding business decision making on the environment

Research article by Andy Gouldson on 31 Oct 2008

Gouldson, A. December 2008. Energy Policy, v.36, pp.4618-4620.

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Biodiversity, land degradation, and climate change: participatory planning in Romania.

Research article by Lindsay Stringer, S.Serban Scrieciu, Mark Reed on 16 Oct 2008

Stringer, L.C., Scrieciu, S.S., and Reed, M.S. January 2009. Applied Geography, v.29, pp.77-90.

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A critical introduction to the Environmental Kuznets Curve

Book, Research article by James Van Alstine, Eric Neumayer on 10 Oct 2008

Van Alstine J, Neumayer E (2008), Gallagher K (Ed) Handbook on trade and the environment, Edward Elgar Publishing.

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A less disastrous disaster: managing response to climate-driven hazards in the Cayman Islands and NE Brazil

Research article by Emma Tompkins, Maria Carmen Lemos, Emily Boyd on 1 Oct 2008

Tompkins, E.L., Lemos, M.C., and Boyd, E. October 2008. Global Environmental Change, v.18, pp.736-745.

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