[HTML][HTML] A global overview of biodiversity offsetting governance
We analyze the development of biodiversity offsetting governance through a research-
weaving approach. Here, we combine information from a systematized review of the …
weaving approach. Here, we combine information from a systematized review of the …
What are we measuring? A review of metrics used to describe biodiversity in offsets exchanges
Biodiversity offsets are increasingly employed as an approach to compensate for
unavoidable development impacts. Reliance on overly simplistic metrics in assessing the …
unavoidable development impacts. Reliance on overly simplistic metrics in assessing the …
Taming a wicked problem: resolving controversies in biodiversity offsetting
The rising popularity of biodiversity offsetting as a tool for balancing biodiversity losses from
development with equivalent gains elsewhere has sparked debate on many fronts. The …
development with equivalent gains elsewhere has sparked debate on many fronts. The …
The anatomy of a failed offset
Biodiversity offsetting is widely applied but its effectiveness is rarely assessed. We evaluated
the effectiveness of a nest box program intended to offset clearing of hollow-bearing trees …
the effectiveness of a nest box program intended to offset clearing of hollow-bearing trees …
Seeking convergence on the key concepts in 'no net loss' policy
Biodiversity conservation policies incorporating a no net loss (NNL) principle are being
implemented in many countries. However, there are linguistic and conceptual …
implemented in many countries. However, there are linguistic and conceptual …
[HTML][HTML] The hidden biodiversity risks of increasing flexibility in biodiversity offset trades
Market-like mechanisms for biodiversity offsetting have emerged globally as supposedly
cost-effective approaches for mitigating the impacts of development. In reality, offset buyers …
cost-effective approaches for mitigating the impacts of development. In reality, offset buyers …
Exploring the ecological outcomes of mandatory biodiversity net gain using evidence from early‐adopter jurisdictions in England
SOSE zu Ermgassen, S Marsh, K Ryland… - Conservation …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Net outcome‐type biodiversity policies are proliferating globally as perceived mechanisms
to reconcile economic development and conservation objectives. The UK government's …
to reconcile economic development and conservation objectives. The UK government's …
Chainsaw-carved cavities better mimic the thermal properties of natural tree hollows than nest boxes and log hollows
The creation of supplementary habitats that effectively mimic the physical and thermal
characteristics of natural tree hollows should be a key priority for landscape restoration and …
characteristics of natural tree hollows should be a key priority for landscape restoration and …
Outcomes from 10 years of biodiversity offsetting
We quantified net changes to the area and quality of native vegetation after the introduction
of biodiversity offsetting in New South Wales, Australia—a policy intended to “prevent broad …
of biodiversity offsetting in New South Wales, Australia—a policy intended to “prevent broad …
[HTML][HTML] Calling for a new agenda for conservation science to create evidence-informed policy
Improving the use of scientific evidence in conservation policy has been a long-standing
focus of the conservation community. A plethora of studies have examined conservation …
focus of the conservation community. A plethora of studies have examined conservation …