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Nature’s contributions to people

fi Luonnon tarjoamat palvelut
sv Tjänster som naturen ger

Tangible and intangible benefits provided by nature to humans, such as carbon sinks, pollination of food crops, purification of water and air or mitigation of floods. All renewable natural materials that offer us food, clothing, energy or medicines are also part of nature’s contributions to people. Also known as ecosystem services.