Our approach

At the Ecosystem Values Lab, we quantify and communicate the ecological, economic, and social benefits of intact ecosystems to inform science-based policy and management.

Leveraging peer-reviewed methods, from contingent valuation and biophysical modeling to participatory mapping, we assess ecosystem services across diverse landscapes and governance contexts.

Core goals:

  • Quantify monetary and non-market values of ecosystem services

    Model impacts of land-use, climate, and policy scenarios

  • Translate data into actionable policy insights

  • Collaborate across agencies, NGOs, and academia

Developing nationally consistent data for ecosystem services that can be applied at a broad range of spatial scales

Developing and maintaining state of the art models of integrated human-natural systems

Identifying key risks to ecosystem services, ways to mitigate those risks, and ways to adapt to negative impacts

Communicating the value of ecosystem services to key stakeholders, including the scientific community and policymakers.