This is why human and nature capital must redefine wealth for a sustainable future

Oct 28, 2021

These are fossil fuels being burned in factories.

"A deeper and more nuanced understanding of the sustainability of wealth is crucial to a green, resilient, and inclusive future" - Mari Pangestu, World Bank. Image: UNSPLASH/Marcin Jozwiak

Rodrigo Campos

Journalist, Reuters

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