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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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Inclusive Wealth Report 2014: Measuring Progress Toward Sustainability
The primary objective of the 2014 Inclusive Wealth Report (IWR 2014) is to provide quantitative information and analysis on long-term trends in global inclusive wealth (IW), and in doing so paint a picture of how nations are performing in their efforts to sustainably improve the well-being of their citizens.
Human Activity and the Environment: Agriculture in Canada
This publication from Statistics Canada presents Canadian Agriculture from the perspective of ecosystem goods and services.
Natural Capital at Risk
This paper is intended to underpin a more sustainable economy and healthy environment via fostering a greater understanding of Australian businesses' dependency on natural capital, and by encouraging and facilitating discussion within the business community about where they are most likely to be exposed to risks related to natural capital.
Toward a Global Map of Natural Capital: Key Ecosystem Assets
This pilot project develops the first global map of the ecosystem stocks of natural capital.
Value of Forests: Payments for Ecosystem Services in a Green Economy
This publication is a joint effort of UNEP, UNECE and FAO, and discusses the concept of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), the various approaches, applications and resulting benefits for Europe.
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.