Can Natural Capital be the New Real Estate? Powered by KAUST FII7
25 Oct 2023
The discussion revolves around the concept of natural capital becoming the new real estate, combining financial and moral perspectives. It addresses the disconnect between Western and indigenous perspectives on nature, the need for valuation and integration of natural capital into economic systems, and the urgency of addressing the loss of natural capital. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of a nature-positive economy, the role of investors in safeguarding global commons, and the need for a global community to learn from local knowledge and history to protect natural capital. It highlights the challenges of changing economic metrics and the imperative to repair, restore, and regenerate natural capital for future generations.
Moderator: H.H. Princess Mashael AlShalan
Speakers: Dr. Ralph Chami,Professor Carlos M. Duarte,Dr. Naoko Ishii,Mere Takoko