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The role of economic instruments in the context of biodiversity related MEAs

The role of economic instruments in the context of biodiversity related MEAs. Presentation on the basis of a report prepared by Nicola Borregaard Matthew Stilwell Beatriz Bustos 17-18th of February 2003 Geneva. Content. Introduction

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The role of economic instruments in the context of biodiversity related MEAs

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  1. The role of economic instruments in the context of biodiversity related MEAs Presentation on the basis of a report prepared by Nicola Borregaard Matthew Stilwell Beatriz Bustos 17-18th of February 2003 Geneva

  2. Content • Introduction • The role of economic instruments in the context of biodiversity related MEAs • References to economic instruments en selected MEAs • Lessons learnt in the use of EIs to implement selected biodiversity related MEAs • Conclusions – Prospect for enhanced use of EIs

  3. 1. Chapter: Objectives • How can EIs be used (more effectively) for biodiversity protection? • How have EIs been approached in MEAs? • How can a more comprehensive perspective on the use of Eis help biodiversity protection? • Which synergies exist to be taken advantage of in the different MEAs?

  4. Chapter 2: Which EIs for Biodiversity Protection? • Property rights • Conservation easements • Communal property rights • Market creation • Ecolabeling • CO2 sequestration offsets • Tradable development rights • Charges • Entrance fees • Concession payments for tourism, hunting, fishing

  5. Chapter 2: Which EIs for Biodiversity Protection? • Fiscal instruments • Tax exemptions or tax deductions • Differential land use tax • Environmental Funds and financial mechanisms • National environmental funds • Soft credits • Biodiversity investment funds • Liability system • Fines • Performance bonds

  6. Chapter 4: How to increase the effective use of EIs to implement biodiversity-related MEAs • Thematic areas for the use of EIs • Supporting the introduction of EIs for biodiversity protection

  7. Thematic areas for the use of EIs • EIs for in situ conservation • Raising financial resources • Sustainable trade • Payments for environmental services • Transfer of technology • Addressing perverse subsidies

  8. Emphasis of conventions Great variety of EIs applicable Experience concentrated in the industrialized world More analysis of more recent instruments required More analysis regarding the compatibility between exsitu and in-situ instruments required EIs for in situ conservation Orcutt Grass, Sacramento Conservation Bank

  9. Often more important than incentive character of EIs Conventions emphasize the need at national as well as at MEA level Funds have been important instrument (more than just financial tool) Lessons from funds that have not endured? Innovative mechanisms The kiwi is a unique biological oddity, a Raising financial resources

  10. Still small, but very dynamic Relevance not only in CITES Ecolabeling, captive breeding, geographically focused programs Make more use of synergies and of private initiatives Sustainable trade Community forest management in Xapuri, Brazil, FSC certified

  11. Variety of different payments Mention of specific services in MEAs Little researched and used Potential has to be analyzed Environmental impacts as well Payments for environmental services Climate Care reforestation project in Uganda

  12. Supporting the introduction of EIs • Valuation and EIs • Integration of local communities • Identification of benefits and beneficiaries • Importance of bundling goods and services • Role of the State • Networks / training / exchange of experience

  13. Valuation (not only economic!) important for raising consciousness and for creation of markets MEAs have recognized this Reminds us that Eis sould be inserted in overall strategy Simpler techniques required Valuation and EIs The use of economic valuation for protected area management in the Lower Mekong: A review of lessons and experience

  14. Two-way relationship: Effective use of EIs EIs can help integrate local communities Importance recognized in MEAs “Mainstreaming” of local community involvement in EIs required Integration of local communities Campfire – Elefant in the fields

  15. Questions to the Group (beyond critique and comments) • Structure of report: • Should chapter 2 and chapter 3 be interchanged? • Chapter 4: • Are the main aspects included? • Are key sources or major initiatives lacking? • Should perverse subsidies be integrated or not? • Conclusion: • Which other aspects should be considered in the conclusion?

  16. Questions to the Group (beyond critique and comments) • For discussion: • What emphasis should be given to positive incentives? • What emphasis should be given to the market´s capacity? • Which are the areas in which there might be most need for capacity building? • The audience of the report: • Policy makers involved in MEAs, MEA secretariats, policy makers involved in biodiversity conservation, other groups involved (NGOs at national and international level, selected business) in biodiversity protection, practitioners and academics in use of economic instruments

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