The idea that ecosystems provide valuable services to individuals, organizations and society more generally is now widely accepted. Increasingly, decision makers in government and business – as well as advocates for various interests – seek to incorporate the language and logic of ecosystem services into their activities. However, the initial appeal of the concept has been followed by a widespread realization that its practical application is not at all straightforward.

The Strategies for Sustainable Development Series will present lessons for practical decision making by governments, businesses and NGOs. Policymakers, businesses and advocacy organizations around the world are developing innovative ways of incorporating ecosystem services into decision making through the creation of markets, trusts, or payments. This series seeks to develop a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these initiatives, and to generate a more informed understanding of which interventions result in the most effective and sustainable outcomes.

Series Editor
Lawrence Susskind – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Editorial Board
Marina Alberti – University of Washington, USA
Jayanta Bandyopadhyay – Independent policy researcher in environment and development, India
Robert Costanza – Australian National University, Australia
Marta Echavarría – Ecodecision, Ecuador
Pushpam Kumar – UNEP and University of Liverpool, UK
Matthias Ruth – Northeastern University, USA
Anne Spirn – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Francisco Szekely – IMD Business School, Switzerland

Proposals
We welcome submissions of proposals for challenging and original works from emerging and established scholars that meet the criteria of our series. We make prompt editorial decisions. Our titles are published in print and e-book editions and are subject to peer review by recognized authorities in the field. Should you wish to send in a proposal for a monograph (mid-length and full-length), edited collection, handbook or companion, reference or course book, please contact us at: proposal@anthempress.com.