Environmental management preferences data in the GBR region - Discrete Choice Experiments data

Interest in these mechanisms has increased substantially in the last decade, partially because of perceptions that NbS deliver multiple benefits to biodiversity and human well-being. However, NbS are often costly compared to more standard engineering solutions, so the case for adoption is typically dependent on the additional benefits that can be generated.

Quantifying those benefits in economic terms is required in the decision-making process if NbS are to become more widely applied. This work aims to assess the economic value of NbS in a land reclamation case study application in a major harbour in Gladstone, Queensland. Coastal NbS are usually implemented to provide coastal protection and recreational amenities (i.e., use values).