'A unique opportunity': Why calls are growing for new rules to protect 'nature markets'

Cecilia Keating
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Credit: Earth Negotiations Bulletin
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Credit: Earth Negotiations Bulletin

A new report has pinned the overall value of nature markets at a huge $10tr - but will it cut through with decision makers at COP15?

The launch of the UN biodiversity talks in Montreal this week has prompted yet another report that attempts to put a financial value on the services nature provides to the global economy. The, study...

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