Ignoring natural capital could see countries' credit ratings downgraded

Will Nichols
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UN warns vulnerability to commodity price spikes can damage nations' balance of payments

Countries' credit ratings may be rated as stronger than they actually are because of the lack of emphasis placed on national policies aimed at preserving natural resources. Degradation of a country's...

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