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Inclusive Wealth Report 2014: Measuring Progress Toward Sustainability

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.
Publication (362p) , 2014 , Type: Technical
Human Activity and the Environment: Agriculture in Canada

Human Activity and the Environment: Agriculture in Canada

This publication from Statistics Canada presents Canadian Agriculture from the perspective of ecosystem goods and services.
Publication (66p) , 2014 , Author(s): Statistics Canada , Type: Technical
Natural Capital at Risk

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.
Publication (8p) , 2014 , Type: Technical
Toward a Global Map of Natural Capital: Key Ecosystem Assets

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.
Publication (33p) , 2014 , Author(s): Barney Dickson, Ralp , Type: Technical
Value of Forests: Payments for Ecosystem Services in a Green Economy

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.
Publication (92p) , 2014 , Author(s): Douglas Clark, Franz , Type: Technical
Coasts at Risk: An Assessment of Coastal Risks and the Role of Environmental Solutions

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.
Publication (85p) , 2014 , Author(s): Michael Beck (Editor , Type: Technical

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