What on Earth is "Natural Capital"?
This blog breaks down “natural capital,” a concept that could revolutionize the way nature is protected.
African Ministers Pledge Action on Sustainable Development
Ministers of environment and representatives of over 45 African countries agreed to accelerate action on sustainable development including policies and practices to reverse ecosystem degradation and to sustainably manage natural capital.
As Flood Risks Rise, Engineers, Ecologists and Economists Come Together
New comprehensive Guidelines for Measuring and Valuing the Coastal Protection Services of Mangroves and Coral Reefs make clear that Mangroves and coral reefs provide significant coastal protection benefits.
World Bank Partnership Releases New Guidelines for Better Valuing Natural Solutions for Coastal Protection
WAVES and a team of cross-sector researchers led by The Nature Conservancy released a new report to more effectively value nature-based solutions for reducing coastal risks.
Amid Dramatic Sea Level Rise, Nature Can Provide a Much-Needed Solution
Living shorelines or natural infrastructure can help lessen storm surge and flooding while also providing habitat, water filtration and beautiful places to enjoy.
The Effectiveness, Costs and Coastal Protection Benefits of Natural and Nature-Based Defences
Managing coasts with natural solutions
Resiliencia costera en el Caribe
Coastal Resilience in the Caribbean
Mangrove Loss From Climate Change Poses Threat to Lives and GDP
In a changing climate, over 7 million people and $1 billion in GDP are at risk due to the loss of mangroves, according to a new World Bank working paper.
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