This week the Natural Capital Initiative convened a meeting that brought together scientists, economists and a range of people who use the natural capital data that they produce - from NGOs to big business - to discuss the availability of natural capital data, and how
A key milestone was reached this summer with the launch of the Natural Capital Coalition’s Natural Capital Protocol. Helen Dunn explores the protocol in more depth including next steps. The Protocol is “a standardised framework to identify, measure and value direct and indirect impacts (positive
Defra and the ONS are working on an interdisciplinary project which brings ecological and economical expertise together to establish an integrated set of natural capital accounts. This project aims to provide a consistent framework for natural capital accounting in the UK, adapting the United Nation’s
The third in a series of posts on natural capital and mental health, guest blogger Dr Lindsay Walker explores how urban green space and planning can impact on the mental health of residents. More than 50% of people currently live in urban areas, with the
Our natural and built environments are intricately linked, yet the application of natural capital concepts to construction industry practices is far from mainstream, and there still remains some uncertainty around the true impact placed on the natural environment. NCI has identified this as a key
The second in a series of posts on natural capital and mental health, guest blogger Dr Lindsay Walker explores the emerging evidence of the impacts 'green care' or 'ecotherapy' can have on depression. In the UK, one in four people will experience a mental health problem
Guest blogger Dr Lindsay Walker explores the emerging evidence that utilising our natural capital can have on mental health. This article, the first in a series of blogs, looks at ‘green interventions’ and dementia. The UK population is ageing. By 2030, the number of people
