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We are witnessing an alarming, global biodiversity crisis with an
ongoing loss of species and their habitats. In response, a number
of tools and approaches - including some that are contested - are
being explored and promoted. Biodiversity offsets are one such
approach, and deserve critical examination since the debate
surrounding them has often been oversimplified and lacking
practical evidence. As such, this study presents a refined typology
including seven types of biodiversity offsets and taking into
account different contexts, governance arrangements and drivers. It
draws on a detailed analysis of theoretical concepts to explain the
voluntary implementation of biodiversity offsets using an
internet-based (netnographic) research approach. Furthermore it
builds on a broad global explorative base of 72 practical examples
and presents in-depth case studies for each type. The results
reveal a number of global tendencies that allow recommendations to
be made for different locations, contexts and stakeholders. They
also encourage the expansion of this research field to respond to
the pressing needs of policy and practice.
We are witnessing an alarming, global biodiversity crisis with an
ongoing loss of species and their habitats. In response, a number
of tools and approaches - including some that are contested - are
being explored and promoted. Biodiversity offsets are one such
approach, and deserve critical examination since the debate
surrounding them has often been oversimplified and lacking
practical evidence. As such, this study presents a refined typology
including seven types of biodiversity offsets and taking into
account different contexts, governance arrangements and drivers. It
draws on a detailed analysis of theoretical concepts to explain the
voluntary implementation of biodiversity offsets using an
internet-based (netnographic) research approach. Furthermore it
builds on a broad global explorative base of 72 practical examples
and presents in-depth case studies for each type. The results
reveal a number of global tendencies that allow recommendations to
be made for different locations, contexts and stakeholders. They
also encourage the expansion of this research field to respond to
the pressing needs of policy and practice.
This book deals with the new concept of biodiversity offsets. The
aim of offsetting schemes is to achieve no let loss or even net
gain of biodiversity. Offsets obey a mitigation hierarchy and
reflect the precautionary and polluter-pays principle in regard to
project impacts. Readers gain insights into current debates on
biodiversity policies, with top experts outlining theoretical
principles and the latest research findings. At the same time the
focus is on practical application and case studies. Today there is
a lively international discussion among practitioners and
scientists on the optimal legal framework, metrics and design of
habitat banks to ensure the success of biodiversity offsets and to
minimise the risks of failure or misuse. Contributing to the
debate, this volume presents the activities and practices of
biodiversity offsetting already implemented in Europe in selected
EU member states, and the lessons that can be learnt from them.
Readers may be surprised at how much experience already exists in
these countries. A further aim of the book is to offer grounded
insights on the road ahead, and foster a more intensive and
fruitful discussion on how offsetting can be extended and improved
upon, so that it becomes a key and effective component of Europe's
biodiversity conservation policy framework.
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