Many of the benefits of trees are wholly or partly unvalued in markets and associated GDP calculations.
From around the web
The growing value of accounting for natural capital
(Accounting and Business Magazine)
March 01, 2017
As our understanding of the value of accounting for natural capital grows, it’s time for finance professionals to seize the opportunity, says ACCA president.
Natural Capital Accounting: Key for Sustainable Natural Resource Management
(B&FT Online)
February 23, 2017
Ghana is one of the many countries taking initiatives in relation to implementing NCA.
Green belt is key natural capital asset, says Helm
(The Planner)
February 21, 2017
London's green belt should be preserved and treated as a key part of the country’s natural capital 'asset register', according to the chair of the Natural Capital Committee.
Natural resources for sustainable development
(The New Times)
February 18, 2017
Natural capital accounting can add value in Rwanda’s national development planning process, said Minister for Natural Resources, Dr Vincent Biruta.
Parks are a huge asset, and we need to value them for the 21st century
(The Guardian)
February 14, 2017
By using a natural capital accounting approach, Sheffield discovered that for every £1 spent on its parks, they generate £34 of benefits.
EU Commission details Malta’s environmental challenges and opportunities
(Malta Independent)
February 12, 2017
As part of its report, the E.U. recommended supporting the development of natural capital accounting systems.
Full implementation of environment legislation could save EU €50bn
(CIWM)
February 06, 2017
The review notes that the UK, one of the top performers, has an advanced approach to natural capital accounting.
The emergence of natural capital consciousness
(GreenBiz)
February 01, 2017
Frameworks for measuring and analyzing natural capital dramatically have matured; some companies even have begun incorporating natural capital into their strategy.
Defra urged to make 'rapid progress' with release of environment plan
(edie.net)
January 25, 2017
The UK Government must swiftly implement a legally-binding 25-Year Environment Plan to halt the decline of the country's natural capital, an independent advisory body has said.