What is Natural Capital?

The Earth’s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.

In our premier episode, we are joined by Dr Hannah Rudman who is co-director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at SRUC. Her work focuses on how digital and data innovations can help the natural economy sector address the Grand Challenges of climate change, food safety and security and loss of biodiversity.

Linked FAS Resources 

Bunloit FAS video with Hannah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RVlgBvYoU  

FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/  

FAS Environment Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/