Valuation, rehabilitation and conservation of mangroves in tsunami affected areas of Hambantota, Sri Lanka : economic valuation of tsunami affected mangroves

This book presents the economic justification for including mangrove rehabilitation and restoration efforts in current tsunami reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka. The results provide a solid platform for the decision makers to select the best development strategies for the tsunami-affected communities by comparing the results provided by this study with the value of alternative uses of mangroves in these areas. 

Organization(s): 

• IUCN, Regional Environmental Economics Programme for Asia
• IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
• Social Economic and Environmental Development Organization, LK