Abstract
This article examines the relevance of natural capital in a country's economy and what is the impact caused by exports, especially in natural resources, can have on the health of the economy and its accumulation of wealth. Natural capital, in this way, is of double significance, as it contributes to a country's set of fixed capital, also understood as part of its assets, in addition to assisting in the calculation of the impacts in the environment, that is not always reversible. The discussion is performed through the rescue of the main scientific articles related to the theme. This study is relevant given the current moment when natural resources are proven to be scarcer and their impacts are felt both in the economy and in the well-being of society.
Highlights
Following almost 200 years after the industrial revolution, the society at last noticed the impact those activities had in the nature and how it may affect the well-being of humans
The Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment adopted on June 6 of 1972 is the first international law document to recognize the human right to a quality environment, which is one that allows humans to live with dignity
This paper aimed to discuss the foundation of the discussion related to natural capital and the impact that exports have on it
Summary
Following almost 200 years after the industrial revolution, the society at last noticed the impact those activities had in the nature and how it may affect the well-being of humans. The discussion continued, and academics and countries started to develop ways to explore the resources without harming the environment. Alongside these studies, it has been developed the idea that natural resources are part of the fixed capital of a country and, as so, they should be correctly addressed so it can contribute to the development of a country. The contribution of this study is to bring a light on the scientific discussion on how natural capital can affect a country’s wealth and how it should be better managed to guarantee its sustainability on the environment and on the economic health
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