Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural capital and economic productivity

Africa has compelling reasons to lead global efforts for a comprehensive and mandatory valuation of the continent’s natural assets and the ecosystem services they provide.

This paper emphasizes the need to value Africa's natural resources and ecosystem services more accurately, beyond traditional GDP measures, to unlock greater economic growth and sustainability. It highlights the role of natural capital in supporting green transition policies and attracting investment in climate adaptation and mitigation.

It also calls for integrating natural capital into national accounting frameworks and aligning policies with sustainable resource management.