Introducing Key Concept & Applications 💡

We’ll explore the scientific, spatial, and economic tools behind natural capital approaches, tracing how they connect to real-world applications #NatCapReview

Read on the glossary: thenaturalcapitalalliance.substack.com/p/natural-capital-approaches-a-jump

“If there were no nature, there would be no economy.” 🌱💰

In a recent Inside Climate News interview, Co-Executive Director Lisa Mandle explains how we’re making nature's value on visible on the balance sheet—and in the rooms where global decisions happen.

🔗 Read the story: bit.ly/49WdPtp

Since 2023, NatCap, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank have worked with 16 pilot countries to co-develop #NaturalCapital approaches that inform policy and investment decisions for development and conservation goals.

🌱 bit.ly/peopleplanetprosperity

This #TrainingTuesday, explore NatCap InVEST's Crop Pollination Model 🐦🌾

This model uses info on wild pollinators and local plant life to calculate the abundance of wild pollinators and their value to agriculture: stanford.io/45s3seh

#NatCapInVEST #Mapping #Pollinators

#Research | Stanford University researchers show that access to nature is linked to increased physical activity in urban communities using wearable device data from 53 U.S. cities.

stanford.io/3Ld85Cl 🌱 #UrbanNature

Meet the Natural Capital Alliance 👋 a collaboration based at Stanford University with the Stockholm Resilience Centre, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Minnesota, Natural Capital Insights, The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund

naturalcapitalalliance.stanford.edu/about

NatCap co-creates information with decision-makers and communities about the values of nature to people, helping apply this in policy, finance & operations.

NatCap leadership share about our efforts and approach as we hit 20 years of science, technology, and collaboration.

stanford.io/49q3l4i

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Over the past 20 years, NatCap has evolved from a small group of scientists and economists into a global network, reshaping how the world understands and incorporates #nature in human societies.

A new publication is extending that work. Welcome to the Natural Capital Review: bit.ly/455Tak2

NatCap leadership reflects on 20 years of the keys to collaboration, engaging unusual allies, turning science into software, the science-policy interface, and the future of the Natural Capital Alliance.

A special thanks to Mary Ruckelshaus for 15 years of transformative work!

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Celebrating 20 years of pioneering science, technology, and partnerships that enable people and nature to thrive with an exciting announcement: NatCap will now be known as the Natural Capital Alliance.

Learn about our new name and current research ➡️ bit.ly/NiA-2026-01

🌳 One factor that could support healthier cities in 2026? Access to urban parks.

Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2

Hello Bluesky 🔵☁️

We're the Natural Capital Alliance, a network of interdisciplinary researchers, professionals, and leaders aiming to incorporate the value of nature into decision-making.

Consider following if you're interested in: #NaturalCapital #EcosystemServices #GIS #SustainableDevelopment