This publication addresses the need for soil natural capital guidance in the agri-food sector by mapping the links between soil and the benefits derived. It identifies what is needed to manage soil natural capital throughout the agri-food value chain—from farm to shelf.
This report conducted a stakeholder consultation exercise to identify the key questions of concern to allow decisions to be made on the natural capital tradeoffs in afforested peatlands in the United Kingdom, now and in the future.
Stakeholder and public support are critical for an enduring and robust carbon pricing policy. How jurisdictions communicate their carbon pricing policy plays a key role in creating and maintaining that support. Drawing on case studies, research, and best practice, the report, Guide to Communicating Carbon Pricing, provides guidance on designing and implementing effective carbon pricing communications strategies.
Insects provide billions of dollars worth of ecosystem services, particularly in agriculture and ecotourism. However, the wide use of insecticides, fragmentation of habitats and climate change are placing multiple threats on them and their populations are under sharp decline. This UN Environment Foresight Brief explores insect services, threats, and solutions to sustain insect populations.
This report provides a step-by-step guide for financial institutions conducting a rapid natural capital risk assessment, with links to additional online resources. The guide was developed based on experience piloting the approach with banks across three countries: Colombia, Peru and South Africa.