01 Feb 2023
The Office for National Statistics has published estimates of the value of English natural capital and its beneficial effects for the population. Main points The total asset value of natural capital in England we can currently value was an estimated £1.4 trillion in 2020, 78% of the total UK asset value. The total annual value […]
21 Jul 2022
A three-year strategic sponsorship agreement has been signed to support the launch and scaling of critical market infrastructure for nature-based solutions market The Biosphere Foundation, the non-profit trading arm of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has teamed up with Siemens to launch and globally scale the market infrastructure to transform the natural capital sector. […]
25 May 2022
Measuring the state of natural capital assets Corporate Natural Capital Accounting involves identifying, measuring, recording, summarising and reporting changes in the state of the natural environment and the associated value to business and wider society. A new working paper prepared by eftec and partners shows how this can be applied by organisations, transforming their reporting of […]
20 Apr 2022
From Defra The UK Government has committed to leave the environment in a better state for future generations and reach net zero by 2050 while boosting the economy. We will achieve this through the Environment Act, the Agriculture and Fisheries Acts, new environmental land management schemes and biodiversity net gain, but this transformation in policymaking […]
28 Sep 2021
A new interactive online tool from We Value Nature presents the most common pathways and barriers that businesses face on their valuing nature journeys. The Natural Capital Journey brings together the most useful lessons and resources the campaign has identified or developed working alongside business. The interactive tool includes relevant case studies, standardised approaches and other resources […]
20 Aug 2021
A marine protected area established off the coast of Mallorca is proving beneficial not just for the environment but for business, too, according to a study that appears to confirm the long-term benefits of MPAs for both habitats and economies. Click here According to the study, carried out by the non-profit Marilles Foundation, the protected […]
11 Aug 2020
An environmental review of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) has been published by Defra. providing insights into the effectiveness of the EMFF scheme in delivering environmental benefits (one of the key thrusts of the scheme). One of the benefits of the EMFF is that the scheme has broad eligibility criteria. Interviews with stakeholders […]
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