Ecosystem Services Indicators
PROVISIONING
Physical outputs (primarily water and fish) of freshwater ecosystems for human benefit.
SUB-INDICATORS
Water Supply Reliability: The ability to meet water demand from various sectors regarding total water available.
Biomass for Consumption: Fish, wild food and other materials people harvest from freshwater ecosystems.
REGULATION & SUPPORT
The indirect benefits of freshwater ecosystem that either support provisioning services or reduce hazards.
SUB-INDICATORS
Sediment Regulation: The degree to which the drainage basin regulates erosion and controls sediment transport and deposition.
Water Quality Regulation: The ability of the freshwater ecosystem to deliver water of the required water-quality standards for different sectors.
Flood Regulation:
Exposure of people and property to floods.
Disease Regulation: Exposure to water-associated diseases such as dengue, malaria, Cryptosporidium, and schistosomiasis.
CULTURAL
Non-material benefits or experiences that people receive from freshwater ecosystems.
SUB-INDICATORS
Conservation Areas: The water-related natural resources and structures that are under protection or formal management for science, culture, religion, or other values.
Recreation: Time people spend engaging in recreational activities that depend on freshwater ecosystems.