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Category Archives: Natural Capital
Pursuing Responsible Mining in Liberia
Liberia’s mineral wealth may hold the key to the country’s future development — but is it sustainable?
Governor of Amapá Talks Green Development in Brazil
The leader of the Amazonian state discusses the triumphs and challenges of protecting its valuable forests.
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Where the Millennium Development Goals Fell Short: Valuing Nature
We have a critical opportunity to chart a new course for sustainable development.
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Recap: Peter Seligmann’s Twitter Chat
CI supporters came with thoughtful questions to our CEO’s first-ever Twitter chat.
Cloud Forest Protection Critical To Keep Tropical Dams Running
These forests filter about half the water that flows to dams in tropical regions.
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CI Photojournal: Nature Meets Culture in South America
In some of the most beautiful and vulnerable places around the world, every day is Earth Day.
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In Tanzania, Nature Provides Unseen Value for Farmers
Food security initiatives in Africa often don’t account for the value of ecosystems for agricultural productivity.
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Protecting Nature is Critical to Maintain Global Security
Our planet’s “natural capital” is not a luxury — take it away, and countries will escalate into conflict.
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4 Ways Dwindling Natural Resources Could Lead to Conflict
Last week’s symposium at the Council on Foreign Relations explored the direct connection between nature and security.
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