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Valuing Natural Capital: The Economic Invisibility of Nature The Economic Invisibility of Nature The ultimate source of all economic capital is natural capital and the world economy is a subsidiary of nature, not the other way round. We are damaging and over-consuming the planet’s natural capital, on which we all depend for our prosperity and,… Read More
Sovereign African States Toward a Sustainable Africa “A set of concrete principles and development goals that soundly move the value of natural capital from the periphery to the center of development planning…” . Vision of the Initiative Please click to Download the Gaborone Declaration (2012) In May 2012, ten African heads of states in collaboration… Read More
Prince Charles: ‘We must take care of our environment’ This week, HRH the Prince of Wales revealed how the prospect of being a grandfather has sharpened his anxieties about Nature. Here, he argues that it would profit us all to show it more respect. One of the gravest misconceptions of the modern age, and one… Read More
The links between biodiversity and poverty Poor people, especially those living in areas with low agricultural productivity, depend heavily and directly on genetic, species and ecosystem biodiversity to support their livelihoods. This support takes the shape of contributions to health and nutrition, reduced vulnerability, crop and stock development, and off-farm resource use. However, their livelihood… Read More
Towards a Post-Oil Civilization. Yasunization and other initiatives to leave fossil fuels in the soil May 21st, 2013 Ejolt report 6: Towards a Post-Oil Civilization. Yasunization and other initiatives to leave fossil fuels in the soil The low resolution report can be downloaded here. The high resolution report can be downloaded here. Abstract This Report traces the birth… Read More
World’s conservation hopes rest on Ecuador’s revolutionary Yasuni model A plan to preserve the most biodiverse region on Earth from oil exploitation has put Yasuni national park at the frontline of a global battle between living systems and fossil fuels. But enthusiasm is cooling and this bold project may now be at as much at… Read More
HRH Prince of Wales: “..we need a Revolution of Capitalism to balance return on financial, natural and social capital” July 2012 Speaking at St James’s Palace, the Prince told delegates: “As many of you will know, the daunting challenge of building a better world that provides for a better life for everyone, all within the… Read More
This post is based on World Bank’s review to its support to biodiversity conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade (2003-2012). This report presents key lessons and directions for the Bank’s future biodiversity-related investments. Ask any environment minister or park manager, and they will tell you that finding the financial resources to protect biodiversity… Read More
Protected areas remain one of the cornerstones for promoting biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being. Today protected areas cover 12.7% of the world’s terrestrial area and 1.6% of the global ocean area. They store 15% of the global terrestrial carbon stock, assist in reducing deforestation, habitat and species loss, and support the livelihoods of over… Read More
Loss of ecosystems perceived by banks and insurance companies to be a greater economic risk than terrorism, finds UN report The financial risks posed by the loss of species and ecosystems have risen sharply and are becoming a greater concern for businesses than international terrorism, according to a United Nations report released today. From over-depletion… Read More
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