The information contained in ecosystem accounts will serve several purposes. Practically, measuring and modeling ecosystem condition and services relies heavily on the spatial information in the extent account. The use of ecosystem services can also impact ecosystem condition. Conceptually, the extent and condition of ecosystems influence the flow of ecosystem services.
The information contained in all three ecosystem accounts is interlinked. Finally, ecosystem service accounts quantify the biophysical and monetary value of ecosystem contributions to our economy and well-being (United Nations et al., 2021). Condition accounts track changes in key ecosystem processes. Ecosystem extent accounts delineate ecosystem types and track changes in their areas through time. The SEEA EA provides guidance on the development of ecosystem extent, condition and services accounts. The framework applies national accounting principles to allow for the integration of environmental and economic data in a comprehensive, systematic and comparable manner. The SEEA EA provides a structured approach to value the vital contributions of ecosystems to our economy and well-being and to highlight our use and dependence on these contributions.
A main component of the CoE is the development of accounts to help track changes in ecosystems and the services they provide over time, based on the United Nations System of Environmental Economic Accounting - Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) framework (United Nations et al., 2021). The new Census of Environment (CoE) informs Canadians about the importance of ecosystems in Canada.
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