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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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ICYMI - On 11 January, the UK announced it will spend at least £3bn of international climate finance on nature and biodiversity over five years

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STATE AND USE OF LAKES FROM CENTRAL REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

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The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership(CISL)

Consultant required to produce a short briefing for CLG Europe The climate neutral and nature positive future for Europe’s landscape (Working title) CISL is inviting submissions for a competitive proposal for the supply and delivery to the University of Cambridge of the services set out in the… Read More

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Join Earth Security on Wednesday 20th January for a strategic discussion on the investment value of the Earth's assets. The webinar brings together senior finance leaders to discuss how the investment case for mangroves can be taken to scale in global finance, put forward… Read More

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Today, international politics of climate change has become more promising than ever before.

The article lists recent developments in global leadership for pushing climate finance to use nature-based solutions for promoting a green economy transition.

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Learn how farmers are implementing regenerative agriculture at a commercial scale. Tip: If you already know what this is, fast forward 30 minutes to the farmer interviews

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Ecocide - The concept of criminalizing mass damage and destruction of ecosystems.

Launched with preparatory work in November 2020, an expert drafting panel is set to draft the definition of “ecocide” as a potential international crime that could sit alongside War Crimes, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity.

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Global investment in mangrove regeneration could return $11.8 billion by 2040. This report provides investment decision-makers with a business case to invest in mangrove restoration and identifies 40 cities which account for nearly 70% of global mangroves to create a global safety net.

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