Banking Nature: A Deep Dive into the Business of our Planet
"Banking Nature" explores the controversial intersection of finance and environmental conservation.
31 Aug 2023
Banking Nature
2014• 90 minPG
Synopsis
Investors buy up habitats of endangered species and sell them as shares, raising questions about the commercialization of nature.
Synopsis
Pavan Sukhdev argues that assigning a price to nature is essential for its protection. In "Banking Nature," directors Sandrine Feydel and Denis Delestrac investigate the trend of monetizing natural habitats and endangered species. The film features interviews with economists, activists, and policymakers, including Pablo Solon, who critiques the commercialization of nature as a "license to kill." Vandana Shiva also shares her perspective on the implications of turning the environment into a financial asset.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet economist Pavan Sukhdev on nature's pricing.
- Find out why Pablo Solon opposes market forces on nature.
- See Vandana Shiva's views on environmental ethics.
Did You Know
- Pavan Sukhdev argues that pricing nature can enhance its protection.
- Pablo Solon describes monetizing nature as a 'license to kill'.
- Vandana Shiva is featured as an environmental philosopher.
Perfect For
Environmental economicsWildlife conservationInvestment strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the directors of Banking Nature?
Banking Nature is directed by Denis Delestrac and Sandrine Feydel.
What is the main focus of the documentary Banking Nature?
The documentary focuses on the movement to monetize the natural world and how investors buy habitats of endangered species to sell them as shares.
Who is Pavan Sukhdev and what is his view on nature conservation?
Pavan Sukhdev is an economist interviewed in the documentary, and he believes that nature can best be protected by assigning a price tag to it.
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