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Abundant 'natural capital' in Europe's faraway lands

News Published 22 Oct 2014 Last modified 02 Oct 2017

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Photo: © Liam Quinn

From tropical islands to icy tundra, European Union overseas entities are rich in 'natural capital'. Many of these areas have highly productive land and seas, and a huge diversity of ecosystems; collectively they are home to an astounding number of globally significant species.