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Natural Capital Accounting and Ecosystem Services Valuation

African economies depend heavily on natural resources, yet the value of ecosystems rarely appears in business or government accounts. This programme introduces natural capital accounting and methods for valuing the services that nature provides. Delegates learn to make the economic case for conservation and to integrate natural capital into decision making.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the concept of natural capital and the ecosystem services it delivers.
  • Apply recognised frameworks for natural capital accounting in an organisation.
  • Select valuation methods appropriate to different ecosystem services.
  • Quantify dependencies and impacts on natural capital across operations.
  • Integrate natural capital considerations into investment and policy decisions.
  • Communicate natural capital findings to decision makers and stakeholders.

Course outline

  1. 01Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services
  2. 02Accounting Frameworks and Standards
  3. 03Dependencies and Impact Mapping
  4. 04Valuation Methods and Techniques
  5. 05Data Sources and Measurement
  6. 06Integrating Natural Capital into Decisions
  7. 07Reporting and Communication
  8. 08Applied Valuation Exercise

Who should attend

This course is designed for environmental economists, sustainability managers, conservation practitioners, land managers and public sector planners.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Pretoria2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Online2US$900
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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