Germany
| Country | Project Overview | Scope | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Naturkapital Deutschland – TEEB DE In an integrative process between 2012 and 2017, authors from science, administration and the professional public will work on the following four topic-based reports:
In addition, three brochures are already published:
| National | Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) Prof. Dr. Bernd Hansjuergens Study Leader teeb-de(at)ufz.de Mr. Urs Moesenfechtel TEEB DE – Communications urs.moesenfechtel(at)ufz.de |
Project Description:
“Natural Capital Germany – TEEB DE” was launched at a high-level event with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU, now BMUB) on October 23, 2012, in Berlin.
“Natural Capital Germany” implements the global TEEB study at the national level. The project focuses on nature’s services at the national level. The main task is to produce four topic-based reports presenting the economic case for nature conservation, as a complement to ethical and ecological arguments.
The following key policy issues are being addressed:
- What role do ecosystems in Germany play in climate mitigation and adaptation? (Natural Capital and Climate Policy – Synergies and Conflicts)
- How can we safeguard ecosystem services in rural and protected areas? (Capturing the Value of Ecosystem Services in Rural Areas)
- How do urban parks and ecosystems contribute to the quality of life in cities? (Ecosystem Services in the City –Protecting Health and Enhancing Quality of Life)
- What options and policy instruments are available for better integrating the value of biodiversity and ecosystem. (Natural Capital Germany: New Policy Options – A Synthesis)
Accompanying, “Natural Capital Germany” has published an introductory brochure on the approach and a brochure for business. A translation of the introductory brochure into English is pending. The project is also actively collecting TEEB DE case studies for the project through its web portal.
”Natural Capital Germany” is an interactive and integrative process involving stakeholders from policy, business, science and civil society, funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN).
The project is led and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Bernd Hansjuergens and his team at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ).
”Natural Capital Germany” is supported by an Advisory Board with high-level members from academia, the media and business, as well as an associated Stakeholder Committee consisting of NGOs, business organizations, ministries, federal states (German Laender) and municipalities.
This involvement ensures active stakeholder participation and the mainstreaming of TEEB beyond the discourse on nature conservation. Numerous individuals from academia, public policy, business and civil society are collaborating on the reports and are contributing via the project’s interactive website http:www.naturkapital-teeb.de
“Natural Capital Germany” seeks to synthesize current research on ecosystem service valuation and to showcase successful examples of taking into account the social and economic importance of natural capital in Germany.
The project will be implemented over a period of three years from 2012-2017
Ecosystem: All
Implementers and Donors:
- Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB)
- Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)
- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
Resources
- Brochure: “The Business Perspective. Being prepared for new challenges“. [German]
- Brochure: “The Value of Nature for Economy and Society. An introduction“. [German]
- Short version of the first TEEB DE brochure: “Natural Capital and Climate Policy – Synergies and Conflicts. Summary for Decision Makers”. [German] [English]
- Long Version of the first TEEB DE brochure: “Natural Capital and Climate Policy – Synergies and Conflicts” [Deutsch]
- Flyer: “The Value of Nature for Economy and Society. Germany’s contribution to the international TEEB process.” [English]
- Publication: “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for National and International Policy Makers – Summary: Responding to the Value of Nature” [German]
- Publication: “TEEB für lokale und regionale Entscheidungsträger” [German]
More Information:
Latest Publications
TEEBAgriFood Interim Report
The Interim Report introduces the key questions, issues and arguments to be addressed by TEEBAgriFood.
Towards TEEBAgriFood
TEEB is bringing together economists, business leaders, agriculturalists and experts in biodiversity and ecosystem services to systematically review the economic interdependencies between agriculture and natural ecosystems, and provide a comprehensive economic valuation of eco-agri-food systems. Alexander Müller, TEEB for Agriculture & Food…
TEEB Challenges and Responses
TEEB ‘s progress, challenges and responses towards mainstreaming the economics of nature. [ENG] [ESP]
TEEB for Agriculture & Food Concept Note
February 2014- The Concept Note presents the case for and proposed outline content of a TEEB for Agriculture & Food study.
Natural Capital Accounting and Water Quality: Commitments, Benefits, Needs and Progress
December 2013 – The briefing note outlines existing guidance and examples on water quality accounting and identifies the ongoing challenges related to the development of natural capital accounting and water quality accounting. Inspired by the growing global focus on natural capital accounting, the note identifies the ongoing challenges related to the development of natural capital accounting and water quality accounting, in order to encourage debate and commitment towards effective water and biodiversity policy.