Pavan Sukhdev: Put a value on nature!

The video discusses the economic invisibility of nature, highlighting the TEEB project and the need to recognize natural capital. It explores the Amazon rainforest's role in the economy, the value of ecosystem services, and the conflict between public wealth and private profits. The importance of corporate responsibility in measuring externalities is emphasized, along with solutions like green carbon markets. The video concludes with a discussion on coral reefs and the ethical choices society faces regarding climate targets.

What is the primary goal of the TEEB project?

• To address the economic invisibility of nature

• To increase GDP growth

• To reduce global warming

• To promote industrialization

How does the Amazon rainforest contribute to the economy of Latin America?

• By providing timber

• By acting as a rain factory

• By offering tourism opportunities

• By supplying medicinal plants

What percentage of global agricultural output is attributed to insect-based pollination?

• 8%

• 10%

• 5%

• 12%

Why is the depletion of ocean fisheries a significant concern?

• It impacts the livelihoods of a billion people

• It reduces biodiversity

• It affects global tourism

• It increases water pollution

What is the main challenge in balancing public benefits and private profits?

• Insufficient technology

• Inability to perceive the difference

• Lack of government policies

• High cost of implementation

What is the estimated cost of restoring land used for shrimp farming back to productive use?

• $6,000

• $8,000

• $10,000

• $12,000

What is the purpose of the REDD Plus scheme?

• To enhance urban development

• To reduce emissions from deforestation

• To promote industrial growth

• To increase agricultural output

What is the largest store of carbon referred to in the text?

• Brown carbon

• Black carbon

• Green carbon

• Blue carbon

What ethical choice has been made regarding coral reefs?

• To use them for medicinal research

• To maintain them as tourist attractions

• To prioritize industrial growth over their survival

• To preserve them at all costs

What is a key solution proposed for addressing the economic invisibility of nature?

• Expanding urban areas

• Reducing agricultural emissions

• Creating green carbon markets

• Increasing industrial output