1. Introduction
A large, multiyear ongoing project in Bhutan aimed to assess the value of its ecosystem services, distribution of benefits, and integration with national well-being accounting . Using benefit transfer methodology, the value of ecosystem services in Bhutan was estimated to be approximately $15.5 billion/yr (NU760 billion/yr), significantly greater than the gross domestic product (GDP) of $3.5 billion/yr. 53% of the total benefits accrue to people outside Bhutan and 47% to people inside the country: 15 % at the national level, and 32% at the local level. The per capita annual benefits were at $15,400/capita/yr, of which $5000 from goods and services captured in GDP and $10,400 from ecosystem services. The study did not yet assesse other sources of benefits to people, including social and cultural values.
1. Introduction A large, multiyear ongoing project in Bhutan aimed to assess the value of its ecosystem services, distribution of benefits, and integration with national well-being accounting . Using benefit transfer methodology, the value of ecosystem services in Bhutan was estimated to be approximately $15.5 billion/yr (NU760 billion/yr), significantly greater than the gross domestic product (GDP) of $3.5 billion/yr. 53% of the total benefits accrue to people outside Bhutan and 47% to people inside the country: 15 % at the national level, and 32% at the local level. The per capita annual benefits were at $15,400/capita/yr, of which $5000 from goods and services captured in GDP and $10,400 from ecosystem services. The study did not yet assesse other sources of benefits to people, including social and cultural values.
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