Implementation Gap between the Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Offset Multipliers

Emerging policies worldwide require biodiversity gains as compensation for losses associated with economic development, seeking to achieve “no net loss” (NNL). Multipliers – factors by which gains are larger than associated losses – can be crucial for true NNL. Here, we review the theoretical literature on multipliers. Then, we collate data on multipliers implemented in practice, representing the most complete such assessment to date. Finally, we explore remaining design gaps relating to social, ethical, and governance considerations.

• Publication year

  2017

• Venue

  Conservation Letters

• Publication date

  2017-11-01

• Fields of study

  Economics, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1111/conl.12335
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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