Forests, water, and the vital role of natural capital for a sustainable future

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Nature can be a breath of fresh air—but it shouldn’t be taken for granted. As the world marks International Day of Forests today and World Water Day tomorrow, revisit recent reports and articles for insight on:

valuing conservation and investing in nature
using data to improve forest management
addressing the water crisis

Valuing nature conservation

A methodology to evaluate where safeguarding natural capital could have the biggest impact on climate, economies and health.

Read the full report

Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation

A new consultation paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores the role that natural climate solutions can play in helping to address climate change and the destruction of nature.

6 steps

Reduced dividends on natural capital?

The world’s stock of natural resources performs a range of services that are essential to human well-being. But climate change is accelerating the depletion of natural capital.

Protect and restore ecosystems

Data: The next wave in forestry productivity

To achieve both environmental and production goals, the forestry industry needs effective management and harvesting processes. Today, they are being transformed through more effective use of data.

Go sustainable and efficient

Water: A human and business priority

Water stress increases risk for communities and businesses. Through proactive individual and collective action, businesses can combat the water crisis.

3 spheres of influence

Precision fisheries: Navigating a sea of troubles with advanced analytics

Advanced analytics may help struggling fisheries thrive while simultaneously protecting endangered ocean resources.

Face the challenge

Biodiversity: The next frontier in sustainable fashion

It’s time for the apparel industry to radically reduce the industry’s contribution to biodiversity loss. Here are four interventions that can make the biggest impact.

Lead industry efforts

— Curated by Torea Frey, a managing editor in McKinsey Global Publishing based in Seattle

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