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Pacific warriors refuse to drown, take a stand on climate change
As the world grapples with hot debates, climate change deniers and campaigners – there are those of us taking a stand and acting on climate change. A group of Pacific youth are refusing to allow rising sea levels to force them out of their homes and have taken up arms […]
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Putting a Price on Nature
Biological diversity and healthy eco-systems are what support our planet and our rapidly growing human population, the loss of which would be disastrous on so many levels. Could the financialisation of nature be a way out of this dilemma?
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The “Green Life Value” as a new way to put a price on nature
In our modern world the financialization of nature is already done whether we like it or not. For instance the price of a tree is determined by its timber. Only a quarter of the actual use of a tree is through its timber though. Therefore in establishing the economics […]
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Nigeria Needs More than Just Pricing Nature
There’s no doubt that Mother Nature is complaining about the damage (e.g. pollution in all its forms) we humans have exerted on it over the years. Not only is Nature complaining but she is reacting also. Remember: Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines? Hurricanes Manuel and Ingrid in Mexico? Tornadoes in Oklahoma? […]
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A befitting price of nature
Uganda’s nature is priceless. But, can we attach a monetary value on nature? Yes and no. If I conserve forests, pay me per tree planted or per river bank protected so that I can buy my essential needs and be as comfortable as those who misuse nature. That’s one argument. […]