2021 News Archive

The Natural Capital Conversations hosts practitioners, scientists, and leaders in ecosystem services to discuss innovative science and answer critical questions

Lead Scientist Adrian Vogl in a new position with the World Bank, is building a team of ecosystem service specialists to make science-based investments in nature more accessible.

We talked with Communications Assistant Talia Trepte to learn about how their work at NatCap has evolved since they started out as a communications intern.

A new World Bank policy brief by Natural Capital Project scientists presents the scientific basis for incorporating nature into urban design.

The Natural Capital Project’s Rafael Schmitt discusses hydropower planning for supporting climate resilience in the Greater Mekong Region.

NatCap’s Mary Ruckelshaus reviews some recent highlights in uptake of natural capital approaches and tools.

Communities trying to fight sea-level rise could inadvertently make flooding worse for their neighbors.

Natural Capital Project researchers have developed software that shows city planners where to invest in nature to improve people’s lives and save billions of dollars.

We sat down with Natural Capital Project’s Rafael Schmitt to discuss his recent work, a new award, and emerging hydropower research frontiers.

New research shows how access to natural areas in cities can improve human health by supporting physical activity.

NatCap hydrologist Rafael Schmitt has won the 2021 Aspen Institute Italia Award for his work on strategic hydropower planning to benefit the economy and enviroment