How private finance can raise efficiency in conservation area Environmental Finance 2017

Private finance can provide efficient net gains in biodiversity through the OTC offset market, say Jenni Laininen and Brent Matthies.

Key points:

Public conservation nance gap is 80% below the required level for current biodiversity conservation objectives.
Private nance oers a way forward to address funding gaps.
Over-the-counter biodiversity osets create greater market liquidity and eciency, while addressing additionally under the no net loss principle.
Current regulations and incentives could be improved to facilitate greater market participation by private companies.