Resources on Natural Capital

A selection of resources beyond the Natural Capital Primer to further your understanding of natural capital and its role in shaping our environment and society.

Natural Capital Concepts

  1. Business For Nature (See Essential reads & Sector Guidance)

    Resources and guidance on Natural Capital for business

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  2. Deloitte: Natural Capital: The nexus between climate, nature and Indigenous Peoples

    Summary by Deloitte on the importance of Natural Capital

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  3. ENCORE

    Online tool for companies to explore their exposure to nature-related risks and dependencies

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  4. Natural Capital Project - Stanford US / inVest

    Partnership between researchers, professionals and leaders to incorporate the value of nature into decision-making

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  5. Nature Positive Initiative (Key resources)

    Compilation of reports, documents and key information by the Nature Positive Initiative

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  6. NatureFinance Resources / Insights

    Catalogue of publications about Nature Capital, sustainability, development and investment.

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  7. The Little Sustainable Landscapes Book

    A book summarising current developments in landscape management, and the importance of landscape initiatives in achieving sustainable development goals

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  8. WEF - New Nature Economy Report

    Report by the World Economic forum on the importance of the nature crisis for the socioeconomic system

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  9. World Benchmarking Alliance - Nature Benchmarks

    Comprehensive assessment on how companies are reducing their negative impacts on nature and contributing to the protection and restoration of ecosystems

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Projects & Interventions

  1. Farming for the Future

    Research and change program focused on natural capital in farming

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  2. Natural Capital Coalition

    Coalition to promote and support the use of natural capital into decision making for organisations and individuals

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  3. Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform

    International initiative for sustainable agricultural practices along with companies and organisations

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  4. World Business Council for Sustainable Development

    Group of over 200 organisations working on developing paths towards sustainability goals

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Natural Capital Accounting & Assessment

  1. CSIRO Natural Capital Accounting Handbook

    Handbook published by CSIRO for natural capital assessment and reporting

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  2. Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue

    Guidelines and resources for natural capital and assesment accounting and assesment

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  3. Pollination Nature Positive Strategy: Practical Guidance for Corporates

    Guideline on nature-positive transition for corporates developed by the investment and advisory firm Pollination

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  4. Science-based Targets for Nature

    Framework developed to set and achieve science-based sustainability targets

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  5. SEEA

    International framework for Natural Capital assessment, developed by the UN

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  6. Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures

    Guidelines and recommendations by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) on natural capital assessment aligned with Global Biodiversity Framework

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  7. UNEP- Accountability for Nature (PDF)

    Overview of the main nature-related assesment and disclosure approaches

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  8. World Resources Institute

    World Resources Institute, a leading organisation on nature and sustainability tracking

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