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The Natural Capital Accounts (NCA) for Forests covering the period 2016 to 2020
Technical Report
This report highlights the changes in animal populations, their use, and partial accounts for the...
Technical Report
The Rapid Environment Economic Assessment (REEA) model can be used to analyse government investment...
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Flood defence: time for a radical rethink
Flood defences and river catchment management will need to adapt and adjust to population and infrastructure changes – but so too will planning, and agricultural policy. This requires a radical rethink, treating rivers as core natural capital.
Natural partners: Why nature conservation and natural capital partners should work together
In this report, we argue that both natural capital and nature protection approaches have something to offer, but that neither is enough on its own.
Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions
Guidelines for measuring and valuing the coastal protection services of mangroves and coral reefs.
Multiple Pathways to Sustainable Development: Further Evidence of Sustainability in Practice
This report examines four approaches that have been adopted at the country or regional level: Circular Economy in the European Union (EU) and Germany, Natural Capital Accounting in Botswana, Payment for Ecosystem Services in Costa Rica, and Gross National Happiness in Bhutan. The purpose is to show that there is no “one size fits all” approach to sustainable development, but rather a range of concepts, methodologies, and tools that can be used, depending on the specific context.
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2016
This report presents an overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals using data currently available to highlight the most significant gaps and challenges.
Sustainable Development Goals Indicators: Global Database
This platform provides access to data compiled through the UN System in preparation for the Secretary-General's annual report on "Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals".