Wildlife and the Economy

The Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity, published on 2nd February, made recommendations about how we must transform our economic system if people, planet and nature are to continue to prosper.

As we begin to recover from COVID-19 and a turbulent political year, now is the time to work together and revive our world based on a new sustainable and resilient economic model.  Our response paper to the Review “Transitioning to a Nature-Positive Economy by 2030” with partners Vivid Economics,  Wildlife Country Link and Green Alliance identifies tangible actions that must now be implemented.  

Want to let us know your reactions or get involved in next steps to drive change? Please contact Jamie Audsley, Head of Future Nature jamie.audsley@rspb.org.uk. 

We aim to demonstrate the fundamental importance of these links in campaigning for a broad and thorough approach to sustainable development.

Economic arguments can illustrate the benefits people gain from biodiversity, and ensure policy makers are as informed as possible about the wide-ranging payoffs of conserving our wildlife.

We use such arguments to guard against policies which provide economic incentives for people and businesses to damage the environment. We support policies which work towards environmental sustainability in terms of jobs and other economic opportunities.