The longest-running experiment at IISD Experimental Lakes Area has involved adding phosphorus and nitrogen to a lake since 1968 to study nutrient contributions to algal blooms.
Pollution has consequences for individuals, society at large and the economy. Damages lead to higher costs for many things, inlcuding: medical care, raw materials, food and taxes.
IISD developed the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) to demonstrate to governments, investors and citizens why sustainable assets can deliver better value for money and more attractive internal rates of return.
Featuring a collection of 58 small lakes and their watersheds in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD Experimental Lakes Area is one of the world’s most influential freshwater research facilities.
The Sustainable Asset Valuation Tool (SAVi) is built and customised based on sound science, rigorous research and careful data verification. Learn more about the sources and rationale for each asset category in these Data Briefs.