ecosystem services

Note: this post is a translation of the original article in Portuguese by Ana Carolina Addario, which appeared on Ideia Socioambiental. It is posted here with permission.

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

Reef ecosystems face both local and global threats. Here is what needs to be done to ensure the world's corals and mangroves are preserved.

Amidst the financial crisis, banks are continuing their push for improved corporate environmental performance.

Southeast Asia's scientists, researchers, and political figures are emphasizing the importance of restoring mangrove forests, one of nature's strongest defenses against natural disasters.

Ecosystems provide a wealth of services to human populations, among them, disease regulation. But narrowly-focused development projects can threaten these ecosystems and put entire populations at risk.

Many companies lack the capacity to deal with natural resource constraints, according to a survey by the consultancy McKinsey & Company.

When it comes to allocating money for conservation, reverse auctions can help governments get the biggest bang for their buck.