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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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Natural and social capital accounting: an introduction for finance teams
This guide serves as an introduction for finance teams on how to align finance thinking with long term environmental and societal trends. It provides a framework to embed this into your decision making.
Capturing Coral Reef & Related Ecosystem Services (CCRES) project - Resources
The Capturing Coral Reef & Related Ecosystem Services (CCRES) project is working to ensure the long term sustainability of these coastal ecosystems with models, tools and knowledge products to support planning. At the same time the project seeks to unlock new, sustainable income streams for the communities which rely on these ecosystems.
The Global Partnership on Wealth Accounting and the Valuation of Ecosystem Services
WAVES is a World Bank–led global partnership that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that natural resources are mainstreamed in the development planning and national economic accounts. WAVES has been working extensively in Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, and the Philippines. Three new countries have joined the partnership as core implementing countries—Guatemala, Indonesia, and Rwanda.
Coasts at Risk: An Assessment of Coastal Risks and the Role of Environmental Solutions
This report makes clear that attention to natural capital — improving coral reefs and mangroves that buffer shores and improving fisheries to enhance food security — could also go a long way toward reducing the human cost of coastal hazards.
Energy Use, Electricity Generation and Environmental Management, Australia, 2011-12
This publication presents estimates of energy consumption and generation by Australian businesses for 2011-12.
Natural Capital Accounting and Water Quality: Commitments, Benefits, Needs and Progress
The briefing note “Natural Capital Accounting and Water Quality: Commitments, Benefits, Needs and Progress” outlines existing guidance and examples on water quality accounting.