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Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.

Insights gained from natural capital accounting can guide the design of projects and public policies.

Scale nature-based solutions and align investments with the Global Biodiversity Framework to reverse wetland loss in Asia and the Pacific.

Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.

Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.

Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.

In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.  

Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.

This study analyzes fresh produce for contaminants and explores ways to enhance farm management, market infrastructure, and food safety management.

Protecting ecosystems is real development, and it has an amazing return on investment.