Drafting a socio-economic impact analysis plan, economic impact analysis of ecosystem recovery and testing of five case studies.

The aim of this assignment is to develop a road map for the preparation and implementation of integrated socio-economic impact analyzes of nature restoration and development projects. These analyzes focus on the impact of nature restoration and development measures on the local economy (economic impact) and local society (social impact) and on socially relevant ecosystem services.More specifically, this assignment covers three objectives:● The development of a methodology to carry out the aforementioned integrated socio-economic impact analyzes for nature restoration and development projects in a pragmatic and cost-efficient manner and to generate indicators for further analyzes on effectiveness;● The application of this methodology to five case studies in Flanders and Wallonia to test and tighten the methodology on the one hand and to illustrate the socio-economic impact of the BNIP on the other hand;● Developing the methodology into a widely applicable scenario for integrated socio-economic impact analyzes in the context of a range of nature restoration and development projects, suitable for selecting and prioritizing future projects, and having specific measures assessed by policy makers and stakeholders.The intended scenario will allow a project leader of nature development projects to:● Prepare a cost-effective and pragmatic plan of action for a socio-economic impact assessment in the context of European and other grant applications;● To be able to carry out an impact evaluation efficiently (or have it carried out);● A cutlery quickly and efficiently

Keywords:ECOLOGY

Disciplines:Ecology, Environmental science and management, Other environmental sciences