Martino Pelli
Senior Economist, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development Bank

Martino is an applied economist with interests in environment, energy, and development economics. His work focuses on rural energy, transport infrastructure investments, natural disasters, and the valuation of nature. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Development Economics, Journal of International Economics, and European Economic Review.

Summary

Integrating Natural Capital into Sustainable Development and Investment

Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.

   Agriculture and natural resources; Economics; Environment
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 14: Life Below Water; Goal 15: Life on Land
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How to Assign Value to Ecosystem Services

Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.

   Environment; Governance and public sector management
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 15: Life on Land