Economics of Nature: Mapping Liberia’s Ecosystems to Understand Their Value

The video discusses the collaboration between NASA and Conservation International to develop Liberia's first ecosystem map. It highlights the importance of forests and mangroves on the economy and environment, and NASA's role in providing expertise in remote sensing and land cover mapping. The project aims to map ecosystem dynamics and compile biodiversity information to understand natural capital, which is crucial for economic planning. The map will help Liberia in ecosystem accounting and decision-making, leading to better conservation policies and economic benefits.

How does natural capital relate to the total wealth in countries like Liberia?

What impact does the government of Liberia's adoption of the ecosystem map have on conservation efforts?