Green Growth That Works [electronic resource] : Natural Capital Policy and Finance Mechanisms from Around the World /

"This book helps to shift the narrative on biodiversity conservation from a purely environmental focus to a perspective that links conservation, inclusive green growth, and sustainable development. It shows the importance of setting targets that are clear, simple, and relevant to stakeholders from government, finance, and local communities. Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank "Green Growth That Works portrays visionary projects from around the world that demonstrate powerful outcomes of communities, governments, and financial institutions working with nature to develop infrastructure thoughtfully through pioneering plans, policies, and investments. Jane Lubchenco, Distinguished University Professor, Oregon State University; former Administrator, NOAA "This book's practical exploration of 'inclusive green growth' refutes the notion that a rising GDP is environmentally harmless. Communities and people everywhere are hungry for solutions that fuse economic, social, and environmental goals, and this book superbly fills that need. James Gustave Speth, former Administrator, UN Development Programme.PART I. Introduction and Background -- The Case and Movement for Securing People and Nature -- Scaling Pathways for Inclusive Green Growth -- Amplifying Small Solutions for System-Wide Change -- Collaborative Approaches to Biosphere Stewardship -- The “Five Ps”: Policy Instrument Choice for Inclusive Green Growth -- PART II. Policy and Finance Mechanisms for Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services, and Livelihoods -- Government Payments -- Regulatory Mechanisms -- Voluntary Mechanisms -- Water Funds -- Market-Based Mechanisms -- Box 10-1. The Forest Resilience Bond: Connecting Private Capital to Restoration Projects that Reduce Fire Risk and Provide Ecosystem Service Co-Benefits -- Bilateral and Multilateral Mechanisms -- PART III. Successful Experience in Inclusive Green Growth around the World -- China: Designing Policies to Enhance Ecosystem Services -- Costa Rica: Bringing Natural Capital Values into the Mainstream -- United States: Blending Finance Mechanisms for Coastal Resilience and Climate Adaptation -- United Kingdom: Paying for Ecosystem Services in the Public and Private Sectors -- Caribbean: Implementing Successful Development Planning and Investment Strategies -- Box 16-1. Valuing Nature in Myanmar as the Basis of Economic Development and Decision-Making -- Cities: Incorporating Natural Capital into Urban Planning -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- About the Editors -- Index."This book helps to shift the narrative on biodiversity conservation from a purely environmental focus to a perspective that links conservation, inclusive green growth, and sustainable development. It shows the importance of setting targets that are clear, simple, and relevant to stakeholders from government, finance, and local communities. Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank "Green Growth That Works portrays visionary projects from around the world that demonstrate powerful outcomes of communities, governments, and financial institutions working with nature to develop infrastructure thoughtfully through pioneering plans, policies, and investments. Jane Lubchenco, Distinguished University Professor, Oregon State University; former Administrator, NOAA "This book's practical exploration of 'inclusive green growth' refutes the notion that a rising GDP is environmentally harmless. Communities and people everywhere are hungry for solutions that fuse economic, social, and environmental goals, and this book superbly fills that need. James Gustave Speth, former Administrator, UN Development Programme