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We value nature.
Natural Capital Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the natural capital approach
Natural capital is an economic metaphor for nature; a concept that frames the world's resources like plants, animals, water, and minerals as assets or stocks that yield a flow of benefits to us - a useful framework to ensure these are considered in decision-making.
WE BUILD CAPACITY
NCI produces accessible resources, seminars, webinars, lectures and meet-ups to help everyone learn about natural capital. Check out our Blog & Explainer Videos.
Why natural capital?
The concept of natural capital provides a way to understand the value nature provides and our dependence on it.
Our current economic systems treat nature’s contributions as external, unrelated to society as a whole. Experts warn human-caused biodiversity loss poses as much of a threat to our planet as climate change - and the issues are interlinked.
Legislators and leaders are increasingly incorporating natural capital into their decision-making, as they recognise: "Our economies, livelihoods and wellbeing all depend on our most precious asset: Nature" - The UK Treasury's Dasgupta Review.
NCI advocates for the use of Natural Capital Accounting tools in Irish policy - it provides an integrated approach and a common language to help ensure all of nature is properly accounted for across all sectors of society.
NATURAL CAPITAL FAQs
WHAT IS THE NATURAL CAPITAL APPROACH?
The Natural Capital Approach involves measuring and valuing natural capital assets. Values can be expressed in many different ways, including in qualitative and monetary terms. Values can help reveal how natural capital is delivering important benefits to society and the economy. These natural capital assessments can be used to support more sustainable decision-making and ensure we are recognising, respecting and restoring nature's value.
WHAT IS IT NOT?
The Natural Capital Approach is not about putting a price on nature; it's simply evidencing the value of nature in the way most people understand value best.
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Our Funders
Funding enables NCI to conduct research, actively engage in policy discussions and drafting, raise awareness and catalyse change to ensure Ireland is not left behind. NCI is currently supported through core funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
A very special thanks to those who have supported us so far, and to our volunteers—our work would not have been possible without them. However, there is still much much more to be done! Please get in touch to discuss our funding programme and how you can support us.