1st Report of the State of Natural Capital in Italy: Synthesis
Coastal wetlands save hundreds of millions of dollars in flood damages during hurricanes
A new study led by UCSC researchers finds more than $600 million in property losses were prevented during Hurricane sandy by coastal habitats in the Northeast coast.
Eyes on the water in Belize
A natural capital team has conducted extensive mapping exercises, community consultations, and data modeling for the Belize Government in order to define which ecosystems are healthiest and which are most in danger.
On First International Day, UNESCO Calls for Protection of Mangrove Ecosystems
The UN calls for greater preservation efforts for mangroves, which help protect coastlines and mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Intrinsic Value of the Columbia River Basin
An economic valuation of the Columbia River Basin will provide critical information that can inform negotiations for a 2024 Treaty update with local Native American tribes. A more expansive view of the Columbia River will allow for ecosystem-based functions to be included in a modernized Treaty.
Nature: A Better, Faster, Cost-Effective Answer for Climate Resilience?
As sea-levels rise and weather-related threats continue to increase, opportunities emerge for people and local governments to build “living shorelines” designed to reduce risk to communities and infrastructure from flooding and storm surge, while often providing the ecosystem benefits of habitat.
Using natural capital accounts to inform marine and coastal ecosystems policy
The Little Green Data Book 2016
As Flood Risks Rise, Engineers, Ecologists and Economists Come Together
New comprehensive Guidelines for Measuring and Valuing the Coastal Protection Services of Mangroves and Coral Reefs make clear that Mangroves and coral reefs provide significant coastal protection benefits.
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