Category Archives: Reports

Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning

The World Bank (2022) Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning. Contribution by Alpizar, F., R.Madrigal and J. Castaño-Isaza Abstract To protect the oceans’ natural capital and promote sustainable economic growth, the world needs to move beyond a business-as-usual relationship with its marine resources. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a key tool to manage ourContinueContinue reading “Applying Economic Analysis to Marine Spatial Planning”

What do we need from economics for transformative change

WWF (2022) Living Planet Report- Building a nature-positive society. Contribution by Francisco Alpizar and Jeanne Neal Abstract Economics, at its core, is the study of how people make choices under conditions of scarcity, and of the consequences of those choices for society. Simply put, we need to move to an economy that values well-being inContinueContinue reading “What do we need from economics for transformative change”

Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean

IDB (2020) Alpízar, Francisco; Madrigal, Róger; Alvarado, Irene; Brenes Vega, Esteban; Camhi, Ashley;Maldonado, Jorge Higinio; Marco, Jorge; Martínez, Alejandra; Pacay, Eduardo; Watson, Gregory. Abstract The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region enjoys an exuberant natural wealth; with 16 percent of the planets land, the region is home to 40 percent of the worlds biological diversity. This report investigates and provides a goodContinueContinue reading “Mainstreaming of Natural Capital and Biodiversity into Planning and Decision-Making: Cases from Latin America and the Caribbean”

Valoración económica de los beneficios en la salud asociados a la reducción de la contaminación del aire: el caso de la Gran Área Metropolitana de Costa Rica

CEPAL (2017) Francisco Alpízar, Matías Piaggio & Eduardo Pacay. Abstract Debido a la dinámica de alta densidad poblacional y los elevados niveles de contaminación, la relación entre la calidad del aire y la salud es un problema casi exclusivo de las ciudades. Existe un creciente interés por parte del sector científico y por diversas agenciasContinueContinue reading “Valoración económica de los beneficios en la salud asociados a la reducción de la contaminación del aire: el caso de la Gran Área Metropolitana de Costa Rica”

Targeted Scenario Analysis: A new approach to capturing and presenting ecosystem service values for decision making

UNDP (2015) Francisco Alpizar and Andrew Bovarnick – Editor: Amy Sweeting Abstract This guidebook provides a step-by-step introduction to Targeted Scenario Analysis (TSA), an innovative analytical approach, developed by UNDP that captures and presents the value of ecosystem services within decision making, to help make the business case for sustainable policy and investment choices.Through TSA,ContinueContinue reading “Targeted Scenario Analysis: A new approach to capturing and presenting ecosystem service values for decision making”

The Importance of Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Economic Growth and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean: An economic valuation of ecosystems.

UNDP (2015) Andrew Bovarnick, Francisco Alpízar Abstract UNDP’s Environment and Energy Group is pleased to publish this Report which will be a cornerstone for future approaches and policy dialogue on the economics and management of ecosystem services. The Report highlights the economic contribution of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services to development and equity in LatinContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Economic Growth and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean: An economic valuation of ecosystems.”