Natural Capital

Slide Content

The slide is about 'Natural Capital,' divided into four categories: Ecosystem capital, Abiotic assets, and Abiotic flows, each with a sub-category.

  • Ecosystem capital is broken down into "Ecosystems as asset," which refers to the physical extent and quality of natural environments, and "Ecosystem service flows," indicating the various services ecosystems provide.
  • Abiotic assets cover "Solar radiation," a non-depletable resource.
  • Finally, Abiotic flows includes two elements: "Renewable energy" like solar, wind, and hydro (non-depletable), and "Phosphate fertiliser, radiation protection, etc.," which are useful yet depletable resources.

Graphical Look

  • The slide title "Natural Capital" is in large white text on a dark blue background.
  • There are four main content blocks, each with a different color: dark blue, green, orange, and dark yellow.
  • Each block has a title at the top, two are 'GENERATING' and two are 'DEPLETABLE' in white capital letters on blue or orange tabs.
  • The dark blue and green blocks represent 'Ecosystem capital' and have icons of a leaf and a tree, respectively.
  • The orange and dark yellow blocks represent 'Abiotic assets' and 'Abiotic flows,' with icons of a sun and a power symbol joined with natural elements.
  • At the bottom left, there is a text citation "Source: European Environment Agency" in white.

The slide has a balanced, colorful layout with distinct sections for each element. The use of icons and colored blocks makes it visually appealing and easy to differentiate between topics.

Use Cases

  • To educate stakeholders about the different components of environmental value within a sustainability presentation.
  • In environmental economics or ecology courses to explain the concept of natural capital.
  • As part of a business strategy presentation to discuss the importance of preserving natural resources.
  • For a non-governmental organization presentation that aims to advocate for the conservation of natural assets and their responsible usage.

Ecology icons: Energy, Natural Resources and Ecosystem (flat PPT clipart)