Tag Archives: Maldives

By Lara Barbier, Dec 3

Lara Barbier

The Price of Paradise

Did you know that the Republic of the Maldives contains 5% of global coral reefs? Over 1,100 species of reef fishes and over 250 species of corals can be found there. It’s therefore no surprise that the economy is heavily dependent on its marine ecosystems.

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By Lara Barbier, Oct 7

Lara Barbier

What is Natural Capital?

At the moment we have one official way of measuring a nation’s wealth – GDP. However, here at TEEB we seek to show that wealth is much more than just growth and finance – it’s about social well-being and a …

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