Biodiversity offsets, applied as part of the mitigation hierarchy, aim to ensure that ‘no net loss’ of biodiversity occurs as a result of human development projects and activities. This Review explores offsetting approaches, their effectiveness in comparison with other conservation mechanisms, and the future of offsetting in the context of ‘nature positive’ goals.
- Martine Maron
- Amrei von Hase
- Sophus O. S. E. zu Ermgassen