Topic: economic valuation

Coral reefs are a vital part of the Caribbean’s marine environment, and are integral to the economies of many of the region’s small island states. WRI’s economic valuation methodology can help decision-makers in the region better understand the enormous economic value the reef provides and use this data to make better-informed coastal policy.

The relative stability of St. Lucia’s shoreline was evaluated using the coastal protection framework developed by IMA and WRI.

The relative stability of Tobago’s shoreline was evaluated using the coastal protection framework developed by IMA and WRI.

Much of St. Lucia’s coastline is bordered by near shore, fringing reefs.

Much of Tobago’s coastline is bordered by near shore, fringing reefs. Southwest Tobago is characterized by a lagoonal system enclosed by the Buccoo Reef.

The definition of “land vulnerable to wave-induced erosion and storm damage” is based on expected wave heights and storm surge associated with a 25-year storm event, adjusted to be precautionary in li

Coral reef data for St. Lucia come from the Millennium Coral Reef Mapping Project, the University of the West Indies, and the Government of St. Lucia. Integrated at WRI.

Coral reef data for Tobago come from the Millennium Coral Reef Mapping Project and R. Laydoo. Updated at WRI based on reef observations from Trinidad Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA).

In many parts of the world, water is increasingly scarce due to the confluence of population growth, urbanization and climate change. That makes water supplies a growing concern for business investors.

Climate change may dominate headlines today. Ecosystem degradation will do so tomorrow. Why should business care?

Corporate Ecosystem Services Review road-tested by Akzo Nobel,

BC Hydro, Mondi, Rio Tinto, and Syngenta

Presents various methods that use ecosystem services—the benefits of nature such as food, fuel, natural hazard protection, pollination, and spiritual sustenance—to enable decision makers to link ecosystems and economic development.

Coastal Capital: Putting a Value on The Caribbean's Coral Reefs

Shoreline Protection by Coral Reefs, Relative Reef Contribution - St. Lucia

Shoreline Protection by Coral Reefs, Relative Reef Contribution - Tobago

Shoreline Protected by Coral Reefs - St. Lucia

Shoreline Protection by Coral Reefs - Tobago

Land Vulnerable to Wave Induced Erosion and Storm Damage - St. Lucia

Land Vulnerable to Wave Induced Erosion and Storm Damage - Tobago

Coral Reefs - St. Lucia

Coral Reefs - Tobago

Increasing Water Scarcity Increases Business Vulnerability, and Investor Questions

Companies Respond to Ecosystem Degradation

Leading Companies Responding to Ecosystem Degradation

Corporate Ecosystem Services Review road-tested by Akzo Nobel,

BC Hydro, Mondi, Rio Tinto, and Syngenta

Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Decision Makers

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Corporate Ecosystem Services Review road-tested by Akzo Nobel,

BC Hydro, Mondi, Rio Tinto, and Syngenta

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WRI Engagement Across the World