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Natural capital encompasses the world's living and non-living natural assets. It forms the basis for environmental and economic life through natural resource production and the provision of ecosystem services. Natural resources are the foundation of social and economic development. Given the critical role they play in maintaining biodiversity and enabling green economic growth, safeguarding such assets could not be more pressing.

To incorporate natural capital into national green growth planning, it is critical for decision-makers to have access to information that reflects the quality, quantity and spatial configuration of natural capital assets. The utility of natural capital analysis for policymaking is ultimately dependent on the availability of information, which can be provided through data platforms and tools.

The GGKP’s Natural Capital Expert Group is currently exploring state-of-the-art methods, models, data and tools for mainstreaming natural capital in national green growth policies and practices. The group is leveraging global momentum for green growth in order to better value, protect and enhance natural capital in national economic decision-making.

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Sharing this publication from our SEI colleagues: The Minerals–Energy–Food Complex! 

This report offers a fresh MEF lens to understand how minerals, energy and food systems are interconnected—and how they shape (and are shaped by) local resources, global markets and climate pressures. It also highlights power imbalances, where low-income countries face the impacts of extraction while others reap the gains.

The findings underscore why an inclusive green economy must prioritize transparency, fair governance and meaningful participation for affected communities.

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Green Growth Knowledge Partnership(GGKP), African Development Bank(AfDB), World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF), Making Finance Work for Africa Partnership(MFW4A)

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), African Development Bank (AfDB) and Making Finance Work for Africa Partnership (MFW4A) are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, Investing in Nature-Based Solutions for… Read More

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Sustainability has led to the emergence of many new professions across industries. Can you suggest some name of professions (list) that have evolved due to sustainability challenges and initiatives?

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Dear Green Forum members,

UNEP has just released its 2024 Annual Report, emphasising the urgent need for greater ambition and action to tackle the world’s environmental challenges. Over the past year, UNEP has worked to provide science-based solutions, support key environmental negotiations, and align financing with sustainability goals.

While progress was made, many challenges remain unresolved, requiring stronger collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective action. As members of The Green Forum, your insights and expertise are vital in driving solutions forward. Let’s keep the conversation going and explore ways to turn commitments into action!

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This time, I feature amazing STEM educators around the world who are doing their part for the environment through their efforts in bringing science learning out of the classroom. Rainforest and wetlands right in the heart of an urban school in Singapore (no, I’m not kidding you!) and also, a customised outdoor syllabus with a heart for the underprivileged communities in Europe!

Why would it benefit Mother Earth - you may ask!

Well, because by igniting that interest or even love for science will directly impact whether we see enough next-generation scientists who will trudge the way forward as we play catch-up with climate change.

Listen here to find out more about these projects and how passionate these folks are!

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Stories have the power to unite, inspire, and drive action. Sharing this FREE toolkit from UNEP's SUPERB project that aims to help communities, practitioners, and policymakers harness storytelling for forest restoration and ecological change. ?? Ready to make an impact? Check it out!

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