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Does economic valuation make nature more visible and hence lead to better decisions for nature conservation?

Does the valuation of nature really mean that those who destroy nature are forced to pay for it?

Does economic valuation not inevitably pave the way for the commodification of nature?

So why does REDD+ not prevent deforestation?

Does emissions trading work in a mix of environmental policy instruments?

Can market-based instruments replace conventional regulation in nature conservation?

Can an economic valuation of nature actually internalise environmental costs?

You want to know more about the key terms mentioned in this dossier? Hereby we are delivering the explanations for the terminology of the "New Economy of Nature".

The United Nations play a key role in establishing the idea of nature as natural capital. However the practical implementation lags behind the noble goals stated in their documents and decisions.

In Hungary, NGOs are now required to register as “civic organisations funded from abroad” if they receive financial support from a foreign source. The government is trying to delegitimise any organisation that criticises certain government policies, says Veronika Móra.