Certificate in Ecosystem Accounting

This, global benchmark, qualification introduce the student to the subject of ecosystem accounting; and provide core knowledge of the underlying principles and major technical areas of this new and emerging accounting branch.

The course acquaints the student with the rationale behind and the functions of ecosystem accounting. The syllabus then considers the separate components an ecosystem accountant should have detailed knowledge of, such as ecosystem extent, -condition, -services and -assets.

After completion the student should be able to value ecosystem assets in monetary terms and ecosystem services in physical & monetary terms, explain the basis of their calculations, draft basic ecosystem accounts, and be able to discuss environmental themes in relation to businesses and public sector companies.