Are you a government official or practitioner involved in decision-making and looking to better integrate nature into policies and investments across sectors? This course is for you. You will learn about Natural Capital Assessment, a process that makes the value of nature visible by mapping, modeling, and quantifying ecosystem services. Learn how to integrate natural capital into public policy and investment decisions, and apply nature-positive strategies that strengthen resilience, support sustainable economic growth, and enhance human well-being.
This course has been developed through a collaboration between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Stanford University’s Natural Capital Alliance , with funding from the Global Environment Facility.
What you'll learn
understand natural capital assessment
map and model ecosystem services
integrate natural capital into public policy
develop nature-positive investment strategies
Course objectives
enhance understanding of the value of nature in economic terms
support sustainable decision-making practices
empower participants to implement strategies that improve resilience