NatCap Community Survey

Natural Capital Project Survey
Hello!

This survey is designed to learn about how we at the Natural Capital Project can better serve you: our community of collaborators, followers, and just NatCap-curious folks. It should take approximately 10–25 minutes to complete (less if you have had fewer interactions with us). We deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. Each respondent will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win free registration for the 2026 Natural Capital Symposium! Thank you for your interest in NatCap and the work we can do together to create a future where people and nature can thrive.

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NatCap Project Collaborators and Partners

In this section, we’d love to hear about the real-world impacts of your collaboration(s) with NatCap on outcomes for people and nature.
If you are a former NatCapper, please consider your project collaborations from before/after your time at NatCap for this section.
Please briefly describe the project(s) you worked on with NatCap.
Did your collaboration with NatCap result in any specific positive outcomes? If so, please briefly describe them.
Would it be okay if we followed up with you to learn more?

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Biodiversity
Climate and nature
Coastal/marine
Ecotourism
Equity and nature
Freshwater quantity/quality
Mental/physical human health and nature
Nature finance
Integrating nature into policy
Private sector and nature
Software/InVEST updates
Spiritual/cultural well-being and nature
Sustainable cities/urban nature

Rows	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I found it a valuable experience
It influenced how I approach my work
It provided me with new relationships and networks
It contributed to the advancement of my career
It motivated me to pursue additional training/education
I continue to benefit from my symposium experience
I am interested in attending future in-person symposium/convening events

Rows	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I found it a valuable experience
It influenced how I approach my work
It helped me to promote natural capital approaches within my organization/institution
It contributed to the advancement of my career
It motivated me to pursue additional training/education
I continue to benefit from my NatCap learning experience
I would recommend NatCap learning events and resources to colleagues, partners, etc.
I am interested in future NatCap learning events (trainings, workshops, webinars, etc.)

Rows	Not interested	Somewhat interested	Very interested
In-person workshop or training
Live virtual workshop or training
Live webinar event
Online, self-paced course
Library of videos or tutorials

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Scoping and framing the overall analysis
Selecting appropriate models and tools
Data gathering and processing into model inputs
The technical workflow of running models
Building scenarios
Interpreting/understanding model outputs
Connecting biophysical results to beneficiaries
Valuing benefits
Communicating results to inform decisions/reporting
Case study examples illustrating the process

Natural Capital Project Survey

Rows	Not interested	Somewhat interested	Very interested
Valuing social and economic benefits
Cost-benefit analysis / investment appraisal
Natural capital accounting
Gross ecosystem product
Policy instruments
Finance mechanisms

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Annual Water Yield
Carbon Storage and Sequestration
Coastal Blue Carbon
Coastal Vulnerability
Crop Pollination
Crop Production
Forest Carbon Edge Effect
Habitat Quality
Habitat Risk Assessment
Nutrient Delivery Ratio (NDR)
Scenic Quality
Seasonal Water Yield
Sediment Delivery Ratio (SDR)
Urban Cooling
Urban Flood Risk Mitigation
Urban Nature Access
Urban Mental Health
Urban Physical Activity
Urban Stormwater Retention
Visitation: Recreation and Tourism
Wave Energy Production
Wind Energy Production