Rawlins, JMFraser, GDe Lange, Willem J2016-05-162016-05-162015-11Rawlins, JM, Fraser, G and de Lange, W. 2015. Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa. In: 8th ESP world Conference, Stellenbsoch, 9-13 Novemeber 2015http://hdl.handle.net/10204/85298th ESP world Conference, Stellenbsoch, 9-13 Novemeber 2015This study explores the suitability of causal loop diagrams (CLDs) to assess the value chains of AESs in South Africa within the context of a case study. AESs do not usually have finite market values nor are they traded in formal markets, thus a traditional approach to value chain analysis was unsuitable. A professional workshop environment was used to facilitate a transdisciplinary approach towards identifying relevant AESs, their complex inputs, interactions and trade-offs. A CLD was developed to map the complex relationships between the AESs and their associated inputs, which formed the basis of the value chain analysis. CLDs have the potential to identify challenges and opportunities for existing markets of AESs and thus facilitate the development of recommendations for improving AES value chains.enAquatic Ecosystem ServiceValue Chain AnalysisCausal Loop DiagramConference PresentationRawlins, J., Fraser, G., & De Lange, W. J. (2015). Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa. ESP. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8529Rawlins, JM, G Fraser, and Willem J De Lange. "Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa." (2015): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8529Rawlins J, Fraser G, De Lange WJ, Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa; ESP; 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8529 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Rawlins, JM AU - Fraser, G AU - De Lange, Willem J AB - This study explores the suitability of causal loop diagrams (CLDs) to assess the value chains of AESs in South Africa within the context of a case study. AESs do not usually have finite market values nor are they traded in formal markets, thus a traditional approach to value chain analysis was unsuitable. A professional workshop environment was used to facilitate a transdisciplinary approach towards identifying relevant AESs, their complex inputs, interactions and trade-offs. A CLD was developed to map the complex relationships between the AESs and their associated inputs, which formed the basis of the value chain analysis. CLDs have the potential to identify challenges and opportunities for existing markets of AESs and thus facilitate the development of recommendations for improving AES value chains. DA - 2015-11 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Aquatic Ecosystem Service KW - Value Chain Analysis KW - Causal Loop Diagram LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2015 T1 - Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa TI - Exploring the suitability of causal loop diagrams to assess the Value chains of aquatic ecosystem services: A case study of the Baviaanskloof, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8529 ER -