The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Quiz
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What was the main objective of the TEEB study?

  • To draw together expertise from science, economics, and policy
  • To highlight the economic benefits of biodiversity (correct)
  • To assess the cost of biodiversity and ecosystem damage
  • To establish a global standard basis for natural capital accounting
  • Which deliverable of TEEB focuses on business risks, opportunities, and metrics?

  • D2: decision support for local administrators
  • D0: science and economic foundations
  • D3: business risks, opportunities, and metrics (correct)
  • D1: policy opportunities for national and international policy-makers
  • Who led the TEEB study from 2007 to 2011?

  • A group of policymakers
  • A consortium of environmental organizations
  • An international team of researchers
  • Pavan Sukhdev (correct)
  • What percentage of the global economy is expected to be impacted by biodiversity and ecosystem damage?

    <p>18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one motive for the TEEB study?

    <p>To establish an objective global standard basis for natural capital accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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