The ESVD value transfer tool
This page provides information on value transfer functions which are being developed by the ESVD team in various forms. We developed a Value Transfer Tool (VTT) on our website which is free of use. Additionally, we are developing value transfer functions for various partners for implementation in socio-economic tools.
WHY VALUE TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
That's how the VTT came to life
THE ESVD VALUE TRANSFER TOOL AT A GLANCE
Estimates ecosystem services values for agricultural and tropical forests ecosystems
Estimate values for many different ecosystem services
Includes 9 socio-economic and bio-physical context variables for tropical forest ecosystems and 14 socio-economic and bio-physical context variables for agricultural ecosystems
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ESVD VALUE TRANSFER TOOL
For a step-by-step guidance of and more information on the Value Transfer Tool, see this document.
This pdf file provides additional information on the data sources of the explanatory variables used in the ESVD ecosystem service value functions.
In no event will the Foundation for Sustainable Development, their affiliates, agents or collaborators be liable for any damages; including without limitation, direct or indirect, special or incidental, moral or consequential, arising in connection with your use of the Value Transfer Tool.
Working with value transfer functions requires specialized knowledge and its outcomes must always be understood in the context of the valuation. Therefore, we recommend to collaborate with us in project format for using the value transfer functions.
BEST PRACTICES - ESVD AND VALUE TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
ESVD value transfer functions in the FAO's ABC-Map tool
ESVD value transfer functions for macro-economic models together with
Wageningen Economic Research