To incorporate natural capital into national green growth planning, it is critical for decision-makers to have access to information that reflects the quality, quantity and spatial configuration of natural capital assets. The utility of natural capital analysis for policymaking is ultimately dependent on the availability of information, which can be provided through data platforms and tools. This working paper aims to bridge the knowledge gap around accessible data on global natural capital assets. To do so, the paper assesses 28 platforms and tools based on their potential to provide access, manipulate and visualize natural capital data. The analysis accessible here can help policymakers and practitioners identify the platforms and tools best suited to the objectives of their inquiry. The paper also identifies some limitations on the utility of available platforms and tools and recommendations to address them.
Click here to view Annex 2: Assessment of 28 existing natural capital platforms and tools