News Releases
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NatCap leaders reflect on 20 years
Stanford-based leaders discuss the technical, software, policy, and collaborative approaches the organization has pioneered to help people and nature thrive.
January 07, 2026
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The Natural Capital Project is now the Natural Capital Alliance
NatCap celebrates 20 years of valuing nature in decisions with a new name and tiered membership structure.
January 07, 2026
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Nature takes the stage at global climate negotiations
Natural Capital Project scientists offered up holistic development solutions at the 30th UN climate conference, where there was growing recognition of nature’s role.
December 02, 2025
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More accessible urban parks linked with greater physical activity across U.S. cities
Using wearable device data from 53 U.S. cities, Stanford University researchers show that access to nature is linked to increased physical activity in urban communities.
November 25, 2025
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Financing nature to support people – and making sure it works
Projects in Belize and Colombia take critical steps toward embedding the value of nature to their economies into financing that benefits both.
November 07, 2025
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Five countries, five ways nature supports people
Stanford team helped lead a series of projects integrating nature’s benefits to people in policy, lending, and operational decisions.
October 21, 2025
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Interview with a NatCapper: Kiara Fufunan
Long-time intern shares what she’s learned about science communication and her aim to pass along her love of environmental science as she embarks on her next chapter at Stanford.
October 06, 2025
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Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health
A new paper reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.
September 08, 2025
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Head, Heart, and Hands: Young Leaders in Natural Capital Light the Way
Three prize winners come to Stanford from across the globe to share their stories, inspiration, and how nature and community are the threads connecting it all.
September 04, 2025
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For city dwellers, even 15 minutes in nature can improve mental health
A new study clarifies the importance of nature for mental health in urban settings and provides low-cost recommendations for improving public health in cities.
July 30, 2025
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New Feature Opens Door to Custom Models for Mapping and Valuing Nature's Benefits
Stanford-based flagship ecosystem services modeling platform, InVEST, now encourages external developers to create and share their own models as plugins.
July 09, 2025
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Turning the tools of finance toward saving the planet, and ourselves
Stanford hosts leaders innovating new ways to close the gap between nature’s impact on our lives and how we invest in it.
July 07, 2025
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Unlocking Nature’s Potential to Mitigate Climate Change
New paper analyzes challenges to implementing natural climate solutions across the globe and highlights solutions
June 19, 2025
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Five insights about birds in San Francisco’s community gardens
Plus how community gardens provide access to nature across neighborhoods
May 01, 2025
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Nature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems
Paper shares innovative natural capital accounting approach to valuing the benefits of ecosystems in Colombia’s Upper Sinú Basin to key economic sectors.
April 23, 2025
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Accelerator picks 25 new sustainability projects for grants and guidance
The latest awards support efforts to help communities and nature withstand climate-related extreme events advance the measurement of planetary systems.
April 18, 2025
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Discoveries, solutions, and impact from 2024 Stanford environment and sustainability research
A look back at the most notable environment and sustainability research from Stanford scholars in 2024.
April 16, 2025
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Four Stanford faculty named AAAS Fellows
The faculty are among 471 new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
March 27, 2025
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Natural Capital Data is Now at Your Fingertips
New data hub features analysis-ready data for ecosystem service modeling, saving time with downloadable datasets and model outputs for integrating nature’s value into decisions.
March 17, 2025
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Behind InVEST: Software Engineering for Nature
As NatCap prepares to roll out new tools and features in the coming months, we hear from Software Team Lead Doug Denu about his background, role, and what’s next for InVEST.
March 14, 2025