Sunday, June 09, 2013

Put nature at the heart of economic and social policymaking


Nature has powerful potential to tackle the world's social and economic challenges but it is too often framed as a problem rather than solution, says Aniol Esteban

In a context of ecological and economic instability, governments will need to start thinking of new ways to deliver wellbeing and meet key society goals with fewer resources. This will need to be done in a way that does not increase our vulnerability. The natural environment provides a solution to this challenge, reconciling economic and ecological objectives. But this potential is being overlooked in policy-making – why?

See full Article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/nature-heart-economic-social-policymaking