Ecosystem services

UN summit in Hyderabad ends with renewed commitment to conservation efforts, but levels of finance pledged remain unclear

Environmental committee says government must do more to integrate natural capital into policy-making

Putting a monetary value on natural ecosystems is a key step on the road to 'green' economic growth, report says

Environment secretary confirms £1.8m extension to last year's National Ecosystem Assessment

New group to report to government on policies and business models that could help enhance environmental protection

White paper proposes offsetting biodiversity loss, extensive guidelines for green reporting, and making most of economic opportunities

Ground-breaking study calculates contribution of natural world to the UK economy could be up to £50bn

New report urges member states to tackle the problem of "soil sealing" by reassesing planning processes and promoting green roofs

World Business Council for Sustainable Development launches practical guide to help firms measure ecosystem services impact