Tag: natural infrastructure

Evidence-based Conservation: An Economic Perspective

April 14, 2014 | by: Timm Kroeger | 5

What does it mean to be smart about pursuing conservation objectives? Timm Kroeger presents the how and why of maximizing conservation “return” on investments.

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When is an Ecosystem Service Not an Ecosystem Service?

January 30, 2014 | by: Mark Spalding | 2

If no one uses an ecosystem service, is it still a service? Marine scientist Mark Spalding examines the different ways we value nature.

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A Q&A with the New Director of our Global Freshwater Program

February 14, 2013 | by: Mark Tercek | 1

More than 1 billion people face daily water shortages, and within the next 20 years, more than half the world’s population could face water shortages. Our CEO sits down with the new Global Freshwater Program Director to find out where to go from here.

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