Creation of a self-assessment tool for ecosystem services

Clients
Department of Gironde
Period
2023-2024
Expertise
Territorial Strategy

Context

Highlighting the benefits of natural spaces to the general public

To preserve the natural heritage of the territory and raise awareness among the general public about environmental issues, the Department of Gironde has acquired sites to classify them as Sensitive Natural Areas. The need focused on showcasing the tangible benefits of these natural spaces for residents, the local economy, and the environment, in order to better promote the Department's actions.

service

Un outil d’auto-évaluation pour mesurer les services rendus par la nature

Vertigo Lab created a self-assessment tool to measure the benefits provided by Sensitive Natural Areas, and then identified and integrated ecosystem services into the tool. A quantitative assessment of the main benefits was conducted.

BENEFITS

Autonomous actors to measure and highlight their impact

The mission allowed for a quantified and concrete highlighting of the benefits to facilitate communication with stakeholders, as well as to enhance the autonomy of departmental services through a tailored tool. It also helped to further raise awareness among local actors and the general public about the issues related to sensitive natural areas.

The + Vertigo Lab

A tailored, simple, and accessible tool was developed, with expertise in assessing ecosystem services and economic valuation.

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ecosystem services provided by the sensitive natural areas (ENS) in Gironde

integrated into the self-assessment tool with a total value of €14 million

1,2

million euros of sequestration service

assessed

7,4

million euros of air quality improvement service

assessed, as well as €245 million of forage supply services

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