TEEB and The Policy Level D1 Introduction 5 Dec 08 Version Short

The document outlines the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) initiative aimed at assessing the economic implications of biodiversity loss and promoting the valuation of ecosystem services. It highlights the project's goals to raise awareness among policymakers about biodiversity's significance, provide tools for integrating ecosystem value into decision-making, and identify opportunities for effective policy responses. The report also details the processes and contributions involved from various stakeholders in the continued assessment and reporting phases from 2007 to 2010.