News Releases
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Turning the tools of finance toward saving the planet, and ourselves
Stanford hosts leaders innovating new ways to close the gap between nature’s impact on our lives and how we invest in it.
July 07, 2025
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Unlocking Nature’s Potential to Mitigate Climate Change
New paper analyzes challenges to implementing natural climate solutions across the globe and highlights solutions
June 19, 2025
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Five insights about birds in San Francisco’s community gardens
Plus how community gardens provide access to nature across neighborhoods
May 01, 2025
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Nature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems
Paper shares innovative natural capital accounting approach to valuing the benefits of ecosystems in Colombia’s Upper Sinú Basin to key economic sectors.
April 23, 2025
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Accelerator picks 25 new sustainability projects for grants and guidance
The latest awards support efforts to help communities and nature withstand climate-related extreme events advance the measurement of planetary systems.
April 18, 2025
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Discoveries, solutions, and impact from 2024 Stanford environment and sustainability research
A look back at the most notable environment and sustainability research from Stanford scholars in 2024.
April 16, 2025
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Four Stanford faculty named AAAS Fellows
The faculty are among 471 new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
March 27, 2025
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Natural Capital Data is Now at Your Fingertips
New data hub features analysis-ready data for ecosystem service modeling, saving time with downloadable datasets and model outputs for integrating nature’s value into decisions.
March 17, 2025
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Behind InVEST: Software Engineering for Nature
As NatCap prepares to roll out new tools and features in the coming months, we hear from Software Team Lead Doug Denu about his background, role, and what’s next for InVEST.
March 14, 2025
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Introducing Natural Capital Insights
The consulting firm is a key piece in the puzzle of how to rapidly meet global demand for natural capital approaches.
February 06, 2025
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Interview with a NatCapper: Megan Meacham
Stockholm Resilience Centre-based NatCap researcher shares insights on her work linking the finance industry with biodiversity
January 23, 2025
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Can ecotourism help promote and celebrate cultural diversity and biodiversity?
Study shows that while Colombia is protecting biodiversity and cultural diversity, both remain mostly inaccessible to tourists.
December 02, 2024
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COP16: Reflections on the global biodiversity summit
Natural Capital Project scientists share thoughts on the growing global coalition aiming to sustain nature and a livable planet, and its intersections with climate change.
November 25, 2024
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Keeping the lights on and the pantry stocked: ensuring water for energy and food production
Water scarcity threatens the viability of hydropower and agriculture. A new study in the Andes shows that reducing the need for irrigation through protecting ecosystems is key.
November 18, 2024
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Gretchen Daily named a 2024 Climate Action Leader
Business Insider highlights 15 global activists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, and others working toward climate and environmental solutions.
November 11, 2024
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Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature
Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent approach.
October 28, 2024
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Interview with a NatCapper: Baolong Han
Chinese Academy of Sciences-based NatCap researcher helps spearhead research on the effects of urban nature on mental health.
October 23, 2024
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New Database Provides World’s Most Comprehensive Data on River Barriers and Reservoirs
This collaborative effort will enable large-scale analyses of the environmental and social trade-offs associated with dams and reservoirs.
October 08, 2024
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Using nature to solve urban sustainability and equity challenges
New InVEST pilot tool for San Antonio is a key step in giving non-technical users like city leaders the ability to compare societal and environmental impacts of land use scenarios.
September 30, 2024
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Q&A: Launch of New NatCap Center at the University of Minnesota
NatCap TEEMs, now the official home of NatCap at UMN, is a global leader in integrating economic and ecological modeling to create a more sustainable future for all.
September 25, 2024