2. First phase: Initiation


The framework addresses

Public, private, and civil society actors, such as policymakers, administrators, farmers, private companies, NGOs, or donors who are interested in improving the WEFe nexus.   

The initiation phase, which is described in this chapter, involves three main methodological steps:


Defining system boundaries
 

Conducting a stakeholder analysis
 

Assessing non-monetary values associated with ecosystem services
(optionally)