Global Future Council on Natural Capital
Current economic models do not adequately incentivise the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of nature. As a result, natural capital per person declined by 40% globally over 1992-20...
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Industry
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Forum Initiatives
Industry
4th Industrial Revolution
Finance Solutions for Nature: Pathways to Returns and Outcomes
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