Recognizing Economic Value in Ecosystem Custodianship

Acknowledging the economic potential of custodial species like eels, whales, and ants, along with understanding their intelligence and intellectual property relationships, can lead to the monetization of their value beyond traditional plant breeders rights. By restoring ecosystems and observing natural processes, we can translate this into tangible impacts monetarily, while also focusing on the value towards health, wellbeing, and collective intelligence. It is possible to create frameworks to showcase this value in both financial and non-monetary terms, despite the ethical concerns associated with financializing nature.