Authors:
Aronson, J. et al.
Publication Date:
2010
Abstract/Summary:
We argue here that this disconnection between our knowledge and our actions is largely caused by three “great divides”: an ideological divide between economists and ecologists; an economic development divide between the rich and the poor; and an information divide, which obstructs communications between scientists, public opinion, and policymakers. These divides prevent our economies from responding effectively to urgent signals of environmental and ecological stress. The restoration of natural capital (RNC) can be an important strategy in bridging all of these divides.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences