The bibliometric survey of the valuation of environmental and heritage resources

Natural resources are essential for the development of capitalist societies, and for a long time, there was a belief that, due to their abundance and the false notion that they were inexhaustible, the scientific production concerning the limits of their use was neglected. Environmental valuation emerges as a tool to assign economic value to natural resources and ecosystem services, facilitating financial compensation for their degradation and encouraging sustainable practices. This article analyzes the methods of environmental and heritage valuation, focusing on scientific publications between 2012 and 2022, using data from CAPES and BDTD. The research employs keywords to identify and analyze relevant publications, offering a comprehensive overview of techniques and trends in the field.