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Using offsets to mitigate environmental impacts of major projects: A stakeholder analysis
Nigel Martin1, Megan Evans1, John Rice2
1The Australian National University, Australia.
Journal of Environmental Management
|May 14, 2016
Summary
Businesses seek direct offsets for environmental obligations, while environmental sectors advocate for robust, scientifically-backed programs. Consensus highlights the need for offsets registers with monitoring and enforcement for biodiversity conservation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Policy
Background:
- Global development necessitates biodiversity conservation measures.
- Environmental offsets offer a framework for balancing economic interests with environmental and societal needs.
- Large infrastructure projects present complex challenges for environmental management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze multi-stakeholder perspectives on designing environmental offset principles, policies, and regulatory processes.
- To identify differing interests between business and environmental sectors regarding offset implementation.
- To understand stakeholder consensus on essential components of effective offset programs.
Main Methods:
- Multi-stakeholder analysis within the context of large infrastructure projects.
- Examination of differing viewpoints on direct versus indirect offsets.
- Identification of consensus points regarding offset program design and implementation.
Main Results:
- Businesses prioritized direct offsets and indirect compensatory measures to fulfill environmental obligations.
- The environmental sector advocated for principled, scientifically robust offset programs for long-term protection.
- Stakeholders agreed on the critical importance of offsets registers, monitoring, and enforcement.
Conclusions:
- Significant divergence exists between business and environmental sector priorities in offset design.
- Effective biodiversity conservation through offsets requires addressing these countervailing views.
- Robust monitoring, enforcement, and transparent registers are crucial for successful offset programs.
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