InVEST Training ProEcoServe, UNEP, Nairobi, 9-10 June Emily McKenzie Gregg Verutes Driss Ennaanay Stacie Wolny

Standing on the shoulders of giants Terrestrial & freshwater science Marine science Science-policy interface

Many Giants! Introducing the team

Introductions Name Role & organisation Why interested in InVEST? What do you want to get out of the training?

Training agenda - Today Introducing InVEST –Overview of tool –Examples of applications –Install InVEST software In-depth training on selected models –Habitat risk assessment –Water quality & water yield 1.Understand theory 2.Run models

Training agenda - Tomorrow Continue training on models –Carbon sequestration –Coastal protection –General overview of other terrestrial & marine models Putting it all together –Q & A –Applications to ProEcoServ –Continuing technical support –Feedback from users 1.Understand theory 2.Run models

Which Ecosystem Services? Fisheries Aquaculture: finfish Coastal Vulnerability Recreation Wave Energy Carbon Sequestration Habitat Risk Asst Aesthetic Quality Water Quality Water purification Sediment retention Crop pollination Hydropower Agricultural prod’n Irrigation water NTFPs Flood control Commercial timber Coastal Protection Aquaculture: shellfish Biodiversity Carbon sequ’n