Investing in Natural Capital for a green recovery from COVID-19 makes economic sense—providing employment, economic growth, & social benefits like health and food security, while protecting against climate risks. — Karin Kemper, Global Director for the Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice, World Bank, speaking at the Fifth NCA Forum.
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The World Bank will give Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) to 20 countries worldwide including 8 in Africa under their Global Sustainability Program (GPS).
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Kampala, November 20, 2020 — The Government of Uganda is moving towards its vision of resource-led industrialization by developing a set of natural capital accounts for the country.
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The development of ocean accounts provides an unprecedented opportunity to showcase the value of the ocean and with it the prospect of long-term sustainability
WORLD OCEAN INITIATIVE
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The Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice was launched today at the ‘African Forum on Green Economy’ conference.
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If you take care of the land, it will take care of you, says Tsefaye Kidane, a 40-year-old coffee farmer from a protected area in southwest Ethiopia that is also regarded as the birthplace of wild Arabica coffee.
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This video explains the concept of NCA. Using a standardised method to assess nature’s stocks and flows can help decision makers better understand how the environment impacts our economy - and vice versa.
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But how much in renewable capital does Zambia have?
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There several compelling reasons for asset owners to adopt sustainable investment, and for governments to support them in these endeavors.
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The World Bank Group is supporting the development of the Framework through an initiative named “The Road to Kunming”. This complements the WBG’s rich operational engagement on biodiversity and ecosystems.