Through a robust and structured process, the framework helps organize, identify, measure and value impacts and dependencies on natural capital and can catalyse investment in NBS. For example, values found in most religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Christianity, advocate equity between man and nature and appropriate use instead of over-use and purification after use (Taylor, 2005). Likewise, Mother Earth or Mother Nature are common metaphorical expressions for the Earth and its biosphere as the giver and sustainer of life.