Resources on the Economic Benefits of Nature-based Solutions

Guides

Guide to Evaluate Performance, Landscape Architecture Foundation 

Case Studies

Benefits of Pittsburgh’s Park System, HR&A, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, 2019
The Case for Resiliency: A Benefit-Cost Analysis for Battery Park City Resiliency Projects, HR&A, AECOM, New York State Battery Park City Authority, 2025
Economic Value and Benchmarking Study of the Dallas Park System, HR&A, City of Dallas, Dallas Parks & Recreation, Verdunity, Trust for Public Land, 2016  
Landscape Performance Series, Landscape Architecture Foundation 
Origin Park Benefits Case, HR&A, River Heritage Conservancy, 2021
Projects, Nature-based Infrastructure Global Resource Center, International Institute of Sustainable Development
The Value of Dallas Parks, HR&A, Dallas Parks & Recreation, 2023

Research

Adaptation Insights – Pathways to scale investments in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation, Global Center on Adaptation, 2025
Doubling Down on Nature: State of Investment in Nature-based Solutions for Water Security, The Nature Conservancy, 2025 
Financing Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Infrastructure, World Bank, 2025 
Nature-based Solutions in Nationally Determined Contributions, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, University of Oxford, 2019 
Nature’s Dividends, The Nature Conservancy, 2026 
Nature for Insurance and Insurance for Nature, Environmental Defense Fund, 2025 
Nature Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities, World Economic Forum, 2025
State of Finance for Nature, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 2026 

Resource Centers  

Conservation Economics, The Trust for Public Land
Global Program on Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience, World Bank Group 
Nature-based Infrastructure Global Resource Center, International Institute for Sustainable Development
The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity, United Nations Environment Program