The Economic Perspective 15 August 2025
- klarsen94
- Aug 15
- 3 min read
The Latest Trending Economic News Curated for You by Balmoral Group Australia
Good morning dear readers,
This week has been a very productive one for BGA. David Osorio and I had the privilege of attending the launch of the NSW Disaster Adaptation Plan created by the NSW Reconstruction Authority – a robust and forward-looking framework to strengthen our state’s resilience to natural hazards.
Later in the week, I participated in an engaging discussion hosted by Farming for the Future, Greening Australia, and the Commonwealth Bank on the economic value of trees in farming systems. The evidence presented was compelling:
🌳 Shade from trees can prevent annual livestock productivity losses of up to $12,982 for a 4,000 DSE enterprise during heat stress days.
📊 Ecological condition, ground cover, and connectivity were all shown to have positive correlations with farm EBIT, gross margins, and resilience.
🌱 Stacking on-farm benefits, such as productivity gains, input cost reductions, and carbon market opportunities, delivers both financial and environmental returns.
This week’s discussions reinforced a clear message: investing in natural capital is not just about conservation, it’s a strategic economic decision that builds resilience, diversifies income, and strengthens long-term productivity.
This aligns closely with several articles featured below, from funding for NSW landholders to grow natural capital opportunities, to the launch of the Nature Repair Market, and new insights on climate action returns, all underscoring the economic and environmental value of sustainable investment.
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Hope you enjoy the articles and have a great weekend!
New CDP Report Shows Companies Can Earn 7x Return from Climate Action
The 2025 Disclosure Dividend from the CDP found that disclosing environmental impact data can reveal opportunities with tremendous financial upsides. Findings indicate that every dollar spent on mitigating climate risks generates $7 on average, going up to $21. The report quantifies environmental opportunities and identifies Japan and Canada best-positioned for investment. Read more here.
AI in the water sector: opportunities, challenges and what comes next
An interview with Chief Data Scientist Dr Ram Balachandran revealed the many applications of AI in the water industry to improve resilience and conserve resources. AI models can help predict pipe failures caused by “transient surges” and automate searching for cracks and leaks in video footage. They can also model complex scenarios, such as pump-valve interactions, where traditional simulations may struggle, and help develop “digital twins”. AI’s role as a decision support tool, rather than a decision maker, is emphasised. Read more here.
$3 million to help NSW landholders grow natural capital opportunities
The government is extending their Natural Capital Support Services program for another year and injecting an additional $3 million to help improve farm operations. The program aims to strengthen value flows from natural resources like soil, water, and native fauna and flora, building off the 95 awareness events since 2024. Read more here.
Nature Repair Market is open for business
This week Australia’s voluntary national biodiversity market, the Nature Repair Market, has opened for business. It’s first project is the re-planting of trees on a 438 hectare cattle grazing property in the NSW North Coast. The market, administered by the Clean Energy Regulator, aims to give the private sector opportunities for large-scale investment in ecological restoration. Read more here.
The Global Ecosystems Atlas
The atlas was developed by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) with policy makers and the private sector in mind. By bridging gaps in our understanding of global-scale ecosystems, the map aims to equip decision makers with the knowledge to drive effective climate action.
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