About Natural Capital
The importance of valuating natural capital
Developing Natural Capital Accounts demonstrates the economic benefits from preservation and protection of natural capital. For instance, the value of flood protection provided by ecosystems and the value as a tourist attraction. These benefits may have tremendous value, however, they are not accounted for in metrics such as GDP. This makes the value of ecosystem services not seen. Natural Capital Accounting helps us better understand the relation betwwen the economy, natural resources and the people's livelihood. And contribute to more effective management of our natural resources sustainably.