Research Highlight

University of Minnesota NatCap leader shares a snapshot of his work on the nexus of climate, nature, and development

The study simulated the economic, environmental, and climate impacts of new hydropower projects using computer models, seeking optimal outcomes across sectors.

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.

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.

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

We talked with Allison Bailey, one of NatCap’s research data scientists.

Blue Paper 12 uses science-based governance to transition into a sustainable ocean economy.

Hal Mooney has been a force in getting governments, companies, and the scientific community to recognize and invest in the benefits that natural systems provide to people.

We sat down with Dave Fisher, one of NatCap’s key software engineers, to talk favorite InVEST models, geography, and his road to the Stanford team.

We sat down with Melissa Kenney, Associate Director of Knowledge Initiatives at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment

Kate Brauman and Steve Polasky are coordinating lead authors on the Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Bio

Ecologist and entrepreneur Marta Echavarria has long been a pioneer in the field of communicating the values of nature to diverse audiences.

Researchers reframe current approach to valuing urban nature for the improved health and well-being of city-dwellers.

Farmers and conservationists agree: bee habitats need to be protected.

We sit down with Software Developer Joanna Lin to talk new models, solving big problems, and her experience coming as a Master’s student to Stanford from Taiwan.

Late last month, NatCap was one of 120 projects selected from a pool of about 900 candidates to be featured at the Paris Peace Forum.

Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love… and the region that 7 out of 10 inhabitants would like to leave!