The direct and indirect contribution of nature's benefits to the achievement of a good quality of life.

Also known as extrinsic value or contributory value, it is the value of objects, both physical objects and abstract objects, not as ends-in- themselves, but as means of achieving something else. It is often contrasted with items of intrinsic value. It is studied in the field of value theory.

see Drivers, institutions and governance systems and other indirect drivers.

The set of abilities which a given institution can use to achieve policy goals. Examples include the ability to collaborate with local communities, design scientifically sound restoration interventions, or foresee secondary effects of policies.

Institutional arrangements can be seem as different (in)formal regimes and coalitions for collective action and inter-agent coordination, ranging from public-private cooperation and contracting schemes to organizational networking and policy arrangements.

Institutions are the (informal) conventions and norms, and (formal) legal rules which influence choices at all levels of society. The concept also encompasses the notions of habits and practices, referencing to the habituation of conventions and norms. Institutions structure both formal and informal interactions among people and organizations and influence human-nature relationships. As social structures, they shape how decisions are made and implemented and how responsibilities are distributed.

Encompass all formal and informal interactions among stakeholders and social structures that determine how decisions are taken and implemented, how power is exercised, and how responsibilities are distributed.

Linear areas of land within or at the edges of fields, farms, or other areas (rights of way, riparian areas, etc.) where plants are encouraged to grow, often for the benefit of various beneficial animals (e.g. predators of pests, biological control agents, pollinators and other wildlife).

A substance that kills insects. Insecticides may be synthetic chemicals, natural chemicals, or biological agents.

People and organizations who influence decision-making processes related to biodiversity and therefore have an impact on those who implement the decisions.