About the Natural Capital Accounting Hub

Introduction to the Natural Capital Accounting Hub?

The Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Hub is a platform where people can learn about and discuss natural capital accounting. Natural capital accounting is a method we use to identify, value and measure the contributions and services our natural capital makes to our economy and society.  The Hub is managed by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). The Hub helps users understand and use natural capital assets including data, accounts, and other resources.

What is Natural Capital

Natural capital is the world's stock of natural assets and includes:

  • the rocks and soil beneath our feet
  • our streams, rivers and oceans
  • the air
  • plants, animals and all living things.

From these natural assets, we derive services – known as 'ecosystem services' – which are vital to our health, livelihoods and future. The water we drink, the air we breathe, our land for food production, and forests that help regulate climate and defend against floods are just some examples.

 

Discovering Natural Capital Accounts

The NCA Hub provides a central place to find and interact with natural capital accounts for NSW. These accounts give valuable insights into the state's natural resources and their economic value, helping to make sustainable decisions

Accessing and Using Accounts and Data on the NCA Hub

The NCA Hub features accounts and data from the SEED portal, offering lots of information on natural capital and natural capital accounting. All data and accounts are openly accessible, and users can discuss their applications with others. While you don’t need to register to access the material, creating an account lets you join the forum and get notifications about new datasets and discussions.

Engaging with the NCA Hub Community

You can get forum notifications for threads you post or follow, and comments on threads you’ve interacted with. You can also set up alerts for new datasets by enabling the General notification option in your settings.

Explore Natural Capital Accounts and Data 

Explore all our available accounts and datasets here.