Green growth and the management of natural capital – options for agriculture
Countries develop green growth strategies, and the management ofnatural capital is essential. It includes the resources and functionsrelated to ecosystems. Agriculture is a key economic activity that issupported by ecosystems. The value of natural capital might not befully captured in market prices. Natural capital is a major componentof wealth for many developing countries, but has a much smaller shareof total wealth in most high-income countries. Securing long-termresource availability is an important component of greeningeconomies. Green growth strategies could benefit from measurestargeted at the edge of the energy and food sectors.Keywords: Green growth, natural capital, ecosystems
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| Language: | English |
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| Subjects: | Ecosystems, Green growth, Natural capital, |
| Online Access: | https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/green-growth-and-the-management-of-natural-capital-options-for-ag |
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| Summary: | Countries develop green growth strategies, and the management ofnatural capital is essential. It includes the resources and functionsrelated to ecosystems. Agriculture is a key economic activity that issupported by ecosystems. The value of natural capital might not befully captured in market prices. Natural capital is a major componentof wealth for many developing countries, but has a much smaller shareof total wealth in most high-income countries. Securing long-termresource availability is an important component of greeningeconomies. Green growth strategies could benefit from measurestargeted at the edge of the energy and food sectors.Keywords: Green growth, natural capital, ecosystems |
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