Social Value, Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship: Insights from Theory and Practice

This book provides a comprehensive perspective on social value and social return on investment (SROI) by examining the values generated from environmental stewardship and forest governance, including cultural and spiritual outcomes, gender equity, and health and well-being. It offers practical guidance for implementing interventions and measuring social impact, with a focus on environmental stewardship and the voices and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of social value and social return on investment (SROI), offering a novel and holistic perspective on the broader social outcomes derived from interventions, extending beyond mere job creation and income generation. It explores the values generated through environmental stewardship and forest governance, emphasizing the methodologies, approaches, and outcomes for comprehending social value and SROI. By venturing into new territories, the book sheds light on cultural and spiritual outcomes, gender equity, and health and well-being, providing valuable pathways for implementing interventions and measuring their social impact. Drawing from a diverse array of interdisciplinary experts, including Indigenous Peoples and local communities actively involved in programs, the book fosters a focus on environmental stewardship. Moreover, it expands the discourse on the impact and business case for conservation interventions, offering practical guidance to readers seeking to embrace social value and those endeavoring to quantify it.

Weight: 401g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031231445
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023