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Without action, Asia-Pacific ecosystems could lose a third of their value by 2050
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Asia-Pacific ecosystems could lose a third of their value by 2050

Between 1997 and 2011, the global value of ecosystem services declined by up to US$20 trillion per year as a result of changing land use. Some latest research shows that, in the Asia-Pacific region, this downward trend is likely to continue unless there are significant policy changes.

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Resources

Feasibilty of Measuring Tourism Sustainability in the Kyrgyz Republic : A Technical Report (English)

Technical Report , May 2021

Forest Accounts of Kyrgyz Republic : Kyrgyz Republic Integrated Forest Ecosystem Management Project - KR WAVES Plus (English)

Technical Report , May 2021

Insight Brief Nipa Palm Products in the Ayeyarwady Region

Policy Brief , March 2021

Insight Brief: Mangrove Aquaculture-Polyculture Products in the Ayeyarwady Region

Policy Brief , March 2021

Investment Analysis for Mangrove Ecosystems in the Ayeyarwady Region

Technical Report , March 2021

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