Natural capital values analysis
Example - Environmental value in commercial land appraisals
Since 2021, we have been working on the design and strengthening of this methodology, within the framework of the Páramos project with “Alexander von Humboldt” Institute in Colombia, the Biocarbon Project in the Orinoco Region, and our participation in working groups for the appraisal of Paramos ecosystems, with governmental institutions. This methodology includes the diagnosis of the property or area in three stages. An indirect stage in which we use our statistical models to estimate the state of conservation of the area’s environmental attributes, a direct stage in which we collect primary data on the environmental conditions of the study area and validate and adjust the results of the indirect stage. And finally, a valuation stage, in which the potential values of the land cover in terms of ecosystem services, recovery or replacement cost, and potential in environmental markets are determined.
We currently have a standardised methodology for the diagnosis of properties in the Orinoco study area, validated by means of three case studies in the area. Based on statistical models and field procedures, we estimate the economic value of the environmental attributes of the property, considering its potential to maintain ecosystem services and possible participation in conservation incentives such as carbon credits, biodiversity credits and other conservation incentives.
environmental incentives understanding
Payments for environmental services
1. “Colombia en Paz” Fund
Through a joint effort between “Colombia en Paz” Fund and Ecosimple, eight projects were structured in the Andean and Caribbean regions of Colombia, focused on the implementation of restoration processes and payment for environmental services on nearly 5,000 hectares. These projects established technical, environmental, social, economic, institutional and legal guidelines for their execution.
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2. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is designing a project to strengthen environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Yaguará II Forestry and Biodiversity Development Nucleus, which covers territories in the departments of Guaviare, Meta and Caquetá in Colombia. For this purpose, an economic evaluation was carried out to estimate costs and benefits, thus assessing its viability and convenience for the territory.
The components that had an economic expression in the analysis are presented below:
Working with communities
Paramos for Life GEF Project
Ecosimple, in partnership with the Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute, is implementing the Páramos for Life GEF project, aimed at conserving and protecting páramo ecosystems in Colombia. Our aim is to promote sustainability and conservation of natural resources in the Paramo Complexes of Colombia, strengthening community livelihoods.
In this context, we are working on the development of:
- Comprehensive property diagnosis to identify pressures on natural resources and assess sustainability on the property.
- Identification of areas with potential for restoration, livelihood strengthening and conservation.
- Design of restoration actions and productive strategies with a participatory approach.
- An incentive scheme for conservation, adapted to local conditions.
To optimise land planning and management, we use innovative technological tools that allow us to:
- Conduct surveys and analyse data efficiently.
- Edit, generate and systematise spatial information.
- Identify areas for conservation, restoration and reconversion.
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BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Ecosimple has solid experience in providing technical assistance to various industry sectors, including tourism, agribusiness, food, paper and cardboard. Our customised approach has enabled us to tailor sustainability and bioeconomy solutions to the specific needs of each sector, optimising the use of natural resources, improving production efficiency, developing business skills and promoting responsible practices that benefit both the environment and communities.
