IFVI Value Factors Core Data
This directory contains the core data of the IFVI Value Factors dataset. The data is organized in multiple ways to facilitate different use cases, particularly for policy makers and governmental actors.
Data Organization
By Policy Domain
The by-policy-domain
directory organizes value factors according to relevant policy areas:
- Climate Policy: Value factors related to greenhouse gas emissions ($236/tCO2e)
- Air Quality Policy: Value factors for air pollutants (PM2.5, SOx, NOx, NH3, VOC)
- Land Use Policy: Value factors for different land use types and conversions
- Waste Management Policy: Value factors for waste management impacts
- Water Resource Policy: Value factors for water consumption and pollution
This organization is particularly useful for policy makers focused on specific environmental domains.
By Region
The by-region
directory organizes value factors by geographic regions:
- Continental Regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
- Economic Zones: EU, OECD, G20, etc.
- Development Status: Developed economies, developing economies, least developed countries
This organization facilitates regional policy analysis and international comparisons.
By Impact Type
The by-impact-type
directory organizes value factors according to the type of impact:
- Health Impacts: Value factors for impacts on human health (e.g., Primary Health)
- Ecosystem Impacts: Value factors for impacts on ecosystems (e.g., Lost Ecosystem Services)
- Economic Impacts: Value factors for economic impacts (e.g., Resource Cost)
- Social Impacts: Value factors for social impacts (e.g., Disamenity)
This organization is useful for comprehensive impact assessments across different environmental domains.
Aggregated Data
The aggregated
directory contains consolidated datasets in multiple formats:
- Complete Datasets: Full datasets in JSON, CSV, and Parquet formats
- Summary Statistics: Key statistics and indicators derived from the value factors
- Benchmark Values: Reference values for policy benchmarking
These aggregated datasets provide easy access to the complete data for various analytical purposes.
Data Formats
- JSON: Primary data format, suitable for programmatic access
- CSV: Tabular format for spreadsheet applications and policy analysis
- Parquet: Columnar storage format for efficient querying and big data analysis
Data Usage for Policy and Governmental Actors
The value factors in this dataset can be used by policy makers and governmental actors for:
- Policy Impact Assessment: Monetizing the environmental impacts of policy options
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Incorporating environmental externalities into economic analyses
- Regulatory Design: Setting appropriate levels for environmental taxes, fees, and penalties
- Budget Planning: Estimating the economic value of environmental programs
- International Negotiations: Supporting positions in international environmental agreements
Version Information
This data is from Version 1 (October 15th, 2024) of the Global Value Factors Database released by the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).