The Government recognises that the decline of nature, is a critical development issue and we must ensure that all natural resources or natural capital assets are mainstreamed in development planning and the System of National Accounts (SNA) of Zambia’s macroeconomic accounts.

The World Bank will give Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) to 20 countries worldwide including 8 in Africa under their Global Sustainability Program (GPS). 

The Ministry of National Development Planning says ascertaining and quantifying Zambia’s natural capital wealth in tourism, land, forest, water and other sectors is important in planning for the country’s economic growth and ensuring sustainable development.