Understanding the Contribution of the Environment to Human Well-Being: A review of literature
This paper provides a review of literature on the linkages between ecosystem services and human well-being, including their assessment and related policy development.
The paper concludes with key insights for studies aiming to understand and assist in policy development for communities, whose well-being is strongly dependent on the status of the surrounding ecosystems and their services.
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