The importance of natural capital to the Scottish economy: research
This research identifies sectors reliant on natural capital in Scotland and quantifies the economic value of these nature-dependent sectors at national and regional levels. The methodology values our economy's dependence on nature, estimating £40 billion economic output and 261,000 jobs supported.
Abbreviations & Acronyms
Term | Explanation |
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CICES | Common International Classification of Ecosystem Services |
ENCORE | Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure database |
GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
GVA | Gross Value Added |
I-O | Input-Output |
NSET | National Strategy for Economic Transformation |
ONS | Office for National Statistics |
PM | Particulate Matter |
SEEA EA | System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting |
SIC | Standard Industrial Classification |
SNA | System of National Accounts |
T&OL | Tourism and Outdoor Leisure |
WEF | World Economic Forum |
Contact
Email: matylda.graczyk@gov.scot
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