Voluntary data collection for ecosystem extent accounts
On December 19, 2023, Eurostat initiated a data collection effort for ecosystem extent accounts for countries that are part of the European Statistical System (ESS) . This marks the first official EU data collection on ecosystem accounts, with countries currently being asked to provide data on a voluntary basis. The data collection adheres to the terms and definitions of SEEA Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) and additional technical specifications and practical guidance outlined in the Guidance note on ecosystem extent accounts . A key component of the Guidance note is the EU ecosystem typology...