> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.basin.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.basin.global/core-benefits/natures-core-benefits.md). # Nature's Core Benefits Ecological economics converge on 19 core benefits that nature provides, representing a unified understanding across diverse scientific inquiries into nature's invaluable contributions to people and the planet. {% hint style="success" %} The concept of Nature's Core Benefits are derived from our comprehensive evaluation of over 50 ecological frameworks, meticulously detailed in the [Appendix](/appendix/ecosystem-services-classification.md). {% endhint %}