In their work to establish or improve the management of MPAs, marine conservation practitioners face the complexity of proving the value of the area and its ecosystem services towards stakeholders such as government and industries. … Read more
Aruba’s government is committed to working towards sustainable development. Social welfare, economic responsibility and ecological resilience are all key to the realization of this goal. In order to make sound decisions about the management of … Read more
On the 9th of February 2016, the Aruban Minister of Environment Mike de Meza and Roland Croes (Director of Setar NV) signed a contract that commissions Wolfs Company to conduct research on the value of … Read more
Wolfs Company strongly beliefs in the importance of the private sector to create a sustainable island economy. To investigate the opportunities and difficulties for sustainable development on Bonaire, we conducted a survey among businesses in … Read more
The Galapagos Archipelago is one of the most attractive destinations for ecotourism in the world. The unique biodiversity on the islands attracts tourists and scientists from all over the world and tourism arrivals have been … Read more
Whether further development of cruise tourism is desirable for Bonaire is constantly under discussion. It is thought that more cruise tourists will contribute to economic growth. But, at the same time, there is a fear that … Read more
Due to their special circumstances, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have a rather complex path towards sustainable development. They are especially vulnerable to external shocks, characterised as having a high reliance on imports, high energy … Read more
Also TEEB St Eustatius followed from the success of the valuation study on Bonaire. Healthy ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves are critical to this small island society. The total economic value (TEV) of … Read more
Healthy ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves are critical to a small island society, such as Bonaire. To make well-founded decisions it is very important to understand how nature contributes to the economy and … Read more
