Integrated valuation of a nature-based solution for water pollution control. Highlighting hidden benefits

Camino Liquete, Angel Udias, Giulio Conte, Bruna Grizzetti and Fabio Masi

Ecosystem Services, 2016, vol. 22, issue PB, 392-401

Abstract: In this study we assess multiple benefits (environmental, social and economic) provided by a multi-purpose green infrastructure (a series of constructed wetlands surrounded by a park) in a peri-urban area, and compare it with the alternative grey infrastructure and with the previous situation (a poplar plantation). We apply a multi-criteria analysis as a basis for integrated valuation. We address specific policy needs (strategic objectives) for the local territorial planning in the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. The analysis is used retrospectively (ex post evaluation) but our results could also be used prospectively to appraise new proposals of constructed wetlands under similar circumstances.

Keywords: Sustainable urban drainage systems; Constructed wetland; Ecosystem services; Integrated valuation; Multi-criteria analysis; Water management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2016.09.011

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