Natural Capital – Africa’s Economic Opportunity and the World’s Climate Investment Solution
The Significance of Africa’s Natural Capital
Africa’s natural capital—its forests, wetlands, biodiversity, and ecosystems—forms the foundation of its economies and serves as a cornerstone of global business models and societal well-being. These critical resources are indispensable to global climate solutions. Yet, despite their immense value and the increasing global reliance on them, investment in Africa’s natural capital remains inadequate. Barriers to Progress Challenges such as the lack of standardized valuation methods and misaligned market incentives for conservation and regeneration persist, preventing Africa from realizing the full potential of its natural capital. Addressing these barriers requires a significant scaling-up of investments to align with the continent’s ecological and economic promise.
Barriers to Progress
Challenges such as the lack of standardized valuation methods and misaligned market incentives for conservation and regeneration persist, preventing Africa from realizing the full potential of its natural capital. Addressing these barriers requires a significant scaling-up of investments to align with the continent’s ecological and economic promise.
