Protect nature by focusing on people

Research from the Stanford Natural Capital Project at Stanford University calculates the true value of forests by understanding the benefits to people. The research published in Nature Sustainability reminds us all of the immense benefits that forests are to all people, from filtering water for downstream communities to providing wonderful places where people can connect with nature. The researchers believe nature based solutions benefit people, ecosystems and economies and it is important that a focus on equality is crucial as people benefit from nature in many different ways.

As governments, communities and global businesses begin to understand the vital need to invest in nature to preserve vital resources whilst improving climate resilience it is essential we all understand the treasure that is nature before it is too late.