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4 Investments to Secure Ocean Health and Wealth 

A new analysis commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy finds that every $1 invested in sustainable ocean solutions, like mangrove restoration and offshore wind power, yields at least $5 in return. Manaswita Konar, Helen Ding and Sustainable Ocean Initiative Director Kristian Teleki explain how ocean investments can generate trillions in benefits by 2050. Read More.
 

Sustainable, ocean-based investments can yield a number of benefits for economies, communities, businesses and households. Photo by Knut Troim/Unsplash
Flooding in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Photo by Isaac Pacheco/U.S. Coast Guard

Nature-Based Solutions for Mississippi River Farmers 

Data from WRI’s Aqueduct Flood tool predicts that by 2030 floods along the Mississippi River could threaten $4.2 billion in U.S. GDP annually. Levees alone can’t fix this problem—and may make it worse. Alternative solution? Maggie Gonzalez and Samantha Kuzma explain how floodplain and wetland restoration can protect farmers in the United States and around the word from intensifying rainfall. Read More.

Nature is An Economic Winner for COVID-19 Recovery 

Leaders have an opportunity to build resilient economies that work with nature rather than against it. Projects from Brazil to Vietnam are proving nature-based solutions can address immediate needs and prepare for challenges ahead. In a new WRI commentary, Jonathan Cook and Rod Taylor discuss how green stimulus packages can ensure long-term economic recovery.  Read more.

STATEMENT: Global Commission on Adaptation COVID-19 Call to Action 

In a new statement from the Global Commission on Adaptation, 25+ world leaders call on decision-makers to incorporate climate resilience into COVID-19 relief and recovery packages in seven key areas, including food security and shock-responsive social safety nets. From the statement: “Now is the time for global solidarity…We must seize the opportunity to transform how we understand, plan, finance, and respond to risks”.  
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