Rae Wynn-Grant Instagram – Can you value the benefits of nature? That’s where Ecosystem Services comes in. Talking to the all-knowing Professor @raewynngrant, one of my all time favorite voices in understanding and protecting nature, newly announced host of NBC’s Wildlife Kingdom, and Head of Science for Ethic Nature. Here we chat about Ecosystem Services, a topic that comes up more and more as people realize what we’ll be losing if we don’t stop biodiversity from declining at the current rate it is falling (which is our goal here at Ethic Nature): • Ecosystem services are vital for human wellbeing and survival as they provide essential benefits like clean air, freshwater, fertile soils, climate regulation, and pollination, all of which underpin our food security and health. • They also hold immense economic value: for example, pollination services from insects are estimated to contribute over $200 billion to the global economy annually, while nature-based solutions can be cost-effective alternatives to engineered infrastructure, saving governments billions of dollars. • Lastly, these services play a key role in cultural and social contexts, offering recreational, spiritual, and educational experiences that enrich human lives, promote community cohesion, and can drive sustainable tourism. #naturefinance #ecosystemservices #climatefinance #climate #nature