Developing interdisciplinary best practices and standards for the use of ecosystem services methods in federal agency decision making
The primary outcome and product from this SESYNC project would be practical best practices and principles for the use of ecosystem services methods by U.S. federal agencies in relevant decision contexts, such as procurement, performance metrics, and benefit-cost analysis. These best practices would be designed to support and provide a resource for the Executive Office of the President (EOP) and agencies as they begin building their guidances on implementation. In order to ensure the best practices document produced at the SESYNC workshop provides what is needed, experts from the government will be invited to provide input and feedback on initial drafts and ideas put forth by the acknowledged experts leading the workshop.