About the editor

Meindert Brouwer (1951) is an independent communication consultant, a writer and a speaker, based in the Netherlands. He is specialized in the economic value and benefits of nature conservation and sustainable use of nature. Previously he has been employed by KPMG and by WWF for 10 years (1994 – 2004). www.meindertbrouwer.nl

Books of Meindert Brouwer are an international success:

• The Ecosystem Promise (2012), distributed to 104 countries.
  Introduction to the economic, cultural and spiritual value of nature. Presents visions of experts, best practices of sustainable use of nature around the world and examples of payment for ecosystem services (PES).  English edition.
  Reviews and news: www.ecosystempromise.net
• Amazon Your Business / Opportunities and solutions in the rainforest (2007), distributed to 88 countries.
  First guide to sustainable non-timber forest products in the rainforests of all Amazon countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Surinam. Published simultaneously in four editions: English, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch.
  Reviews and news: www.amazonyourbusiness.nl

Meindert Brouwer gives presentations around the world about the economic value and benefits of nature conservation and sustainable use of nature.