Natural Capital China

A collaborative research initiative bringing together institutions to advance accessible natural capital accounting and translate ecosystem services science into practical, decision-ready tools that support informed policy and investment decisions across China and around the world.

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What We Do

Scientific Research

Quantifying, mapping, and valuing the benefits that nature provides to people, and investigating mechanisms for linking nature conservation with sustainable social development.

Decision Tools

Developing and promoting technical specifications and standardized software for natural capital accounting, and delivering intelligent decision-support tools for governments, financial institutions, and the private sector.

Knowledge Network

Working with the Natural Capital Alliance (Stanford University) and other leading domestic and international institutions to co-build methodologies, talent pipelines, and a practice network for natural capital.

Member Organizations

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RCEES Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS Natural Capital Alliance Natural Capital Alliance
Stanford University
Natural Capital journal Natural Capital
(Journal)
China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy China Institute for Innovation
and Development Strategy
Ecological Society of China Ecological Society
of China
B&R Environmental Technology Exchange and Transfer Center (Shenzhen) B&R Environmental Technology
Exchange and Transfer
Center (Shenzhen)
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Latest News

2026-09-18
NatCapChina official website is live
2026-08-30
Joint R&D project kick-off meeting held
2026-07-15
Partnership with Stanford Natural Capital Alliance

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