Biomodelling for Ecosystem Accounting

The ‘Biomodelling for Ecosystem Accounting’ course provides students with the essentials of biophysical modelling, which will allow him/her to compile ecosystem accounts where statistical or field information is not readily available.

While most biophysical models are not developed specifically for accounting purposes, many models either produce results that can be used directly in SEEA EA or produce results that can be modified for use in SEEA EA. In this course the student will learn identifying tools and modelling platforms that produce results aligned with SEEA EA, as well as associated best practices that will facilitate the compilation of ecosystem accounts.