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1 Challenges in using indicators to quantify ecosystems services for a CBA in the framework of ECLAIRE Wilfried Winiwarter

2 ECLAIRE Measurements at different scales Modelling at different scales Integrated Risk Assessment and Policy Tools http://www.eclaire-fp7.eu/ Coordinated by CEH Edinburgh (Mark Sutton)

3 The GAINS model Minimized costs Share unabated ImpactsEmissionsDepositionActivityE.Factors Share abated Optimization target

4 Results of field experiments –Birch trees (F. Hayes): # of leaves, biomass, cross-sectional area –Oak AG biomass (G. Gerosa) NOT: hornbeams, root biomass –Annual pastures: O 3 reduces fertilization effects (R. Alonso) –NDVI, leaf weight, chlorophyll content (C. Amann) NOT: biomass Higher ozone concentration  damage Combined with N deposition  damage corrected (or: decreased NUE)

5 Optimization boundary conditions Only one dimension (endpoint) possible: conversions needed Practical experience with – largely – synergetic endpoints –Air pollution – climate change –“multi-effect” protocol Here: opposing effects Is ozone or nitrogen more important?

6 Cost benefit analysis van Grinsven et al. 2013

7 Valuation of ecosystems services Framework (Mike Holland) –Quantification of benefits –Treat those services qualitatively, for which quantification can not be given –Here: additional forest biomass due to N –Quantification of biodiversity value is difficult Focus on market values ?

8 Bateman et al. 2013

9 Biodiversity indicators “No net loss of biodiversity” Endpoints: Species number / preferential species Red list species / sensitive species Indicator species E.g. “relative environmental sustainability” or “positive indicator species” concepts

10 Conclusions “No net loss of biodiversity” Endpoints: Species number Red list species Indicator species E.g. “relative environmental sustainability” or “positive indicator species” concepts


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