The Changing Wealth of Nations: Measuring Sustainable Development for the New Millennium

Published in 2011, this World Bank book says countries that manage their natural wealth for the long-term move up the development ladder. Close to one third of the wealth of low-income countries comes from their “natural capital” which includes forests, protected areas, agricultural lands, energy and minerals.

Date:
2011
Publisher:
World Bank Group
Author(s):
Glenn-Marie Lange, Kirk Hamilton, Giovanni Ruta, Lopa Chakraborti, Deval Desai, Bram Edens, Susana Ferreira, Barbara Fraumeni, Michael Jarvis, William Kingsmill, Haizheng Li
Details:
Publication, 242pages
Language:
English
Topic:
Natural Capital Accounting - General