How does investment in the environment bring benefits to society, including through health, wellbeing, and natural capital? Who are the beneficiaries and how do we quantify and communicate those benefits – and costs?
Background
Adopting a natural capital approach improves understanding of economic, social, cultural, and environmental values. Helping to encourage behaviours and practices that support stewardship and sustainability.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Related UKRI funded projects
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GoNaturePositive!
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NEC05943 Natural Capital Knowledge Exchange to Support Healthy Local Economies (Open Call)
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Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise.
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ADVANCES (ADVancing Analysis of Natural Capital in LandscapE DecisionS)
Natural Capital is a fundamental component of an economy's stock of resources upon which human health, well-being and wealth depend. Economic growth and development are conditioned by the economy's overall capital stock ...
Funded by: UKRI
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise.