Principles of UK natural capital accounting: 2023

The UK's natural capital accounts (UK NCA) are based on the on the statistical framework of the United Nations’ (UN) System of Environmental Economic-Accounting – Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA). For its implementation, the UK has develop practical methodologies to apply the SEEA EA to the specific national context. This document is intended as background information for people wanting to understand the concepts and methodology underlying the UK NCA. It also provides a guide for practitioners generally working on compiling natural capital accounts. As a bridging document between the international guidance and our domestic implementation, it should be used in conjunction with SEEA EA guidance and UK NCA methodology papers.