Ecosystem Service Benefits of Projects Funded by California Climate Investments

Report prepared for the California Air Resources Board by: Industrial Economics, Inc.

June 2023

While the carbon mitigation benefits of California Climate Investments-funded projects are well understood, this report explores the broader ecosystem service benefits of the projects. Ecosystem services are benefits that the natural environment provides to society. This more holistic perspective recognizes that carbon mitigation projects can generate ecological and environmental improvements that enhance the health, wealth, and well-being of California residents.

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