The Nature Account.

The Nature Account is a blog dedicated to exploring the intrinsic value of nature and how we can measure, protect, and enhance it. Through insightful articles, interviews, and real-world case studies, we delve into the ways in which nature's true worth can be quantified and accounted for in decision-making processes. Whether it's assessing the health of ecosystems, understanding the impact of human activities, or promoting sustainable practices, The Nature Account provides a look at how valuing nature can lead to a more balanced and better future for all. Join us as we make nature count.

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Can a ‘nature repair market’ really save Australia’s environment? It’s not perfect, but it’s worth a shot.

Australia has embarked on an experiment to create a market for biodiversity. No, we’re not talking about buying and selling wildlife, although, sadly, there is a black market for that. This is about repairing and restoring landscapes, providing habitat for threatened species and getting business and philanthropy to help pay for it.

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Melissa Brooks Melissa Brooks

Force of nature.

It is time to think about nature as infrastructure, write Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) executive director Tony Goldner MAICD and Accounting for Nature director Dr Ken Henry AC.

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Explore examples of Certified Environmental Accounts from across Australia and beyond. This showcase highlights how landholders, organisations and investors are using the Accounting for Nature® Framework to track and demonstrate improvements in the condition of environmental assets — from native vegetation and soils to rivers and wildlife habitats. Each account tells a unique story of environmental stewardship, data-driven decision-making, and the value of measuring what matters.

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