Case studies and articles touching on the implications of natural, social, and human capital on the six key areas of discussion at the UNEA-6 North American Consultation

This document compiles case studies and articles examining how natural, social, and human capital influence six thematic areas discussed in a North American environmental consultation. It covers critical minerals and energy transition through strategic and conceptual analyses, and addresses agricultural vulnerability in the Aral Sea region by outlining adaptation measures using integrated frameworks. It highlights Indigenous-led land stewardship and ecosystem service assessments, alongside water management evaluations measuring environmental and economic impacts. Further, it presents air pollution valuation linking emissions to health costs and societal effects, and includes stakeholder-focused assessments of fertiliser use and phosphorus runoff risks, opportunities, and impacts.