A framework based on payments for ecosystem services to support the delivery of high integrity carbon and biodiversity credits

IF 6.1 2区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ECOLOGY

Ecosystem Services Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI:10.1016/j.ecoser.2025.101724

Julian Clifton , Kathleen Schwerdtner Mánez

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Abstract

There is an urgent need to address the gap in funding between existing governmental commitments to combat the twin global crises of climate change and biodiversity loss and the finances required to meet globally agreed targets in these areas. Carbon and biodiversity credit schemes are increasingly recognised as a means to mobilise private sector contributions towards this shortfall whilst enabling innovative mitigation and adaptation to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity decline. Furthermore, it is widely recognised that natural resource management programmes must achieve the active support of local communities if they are to realise their intended outcomes.

However, there are no guiding principles relating to how carbon and biodiversity credit schemes can address this requirement. This paper contributes towards this objective through providing the first framework to inform the design of carbon and biodiversity credit schemes which incorporate the rights, needs and preferences of local individuals and communities. Adoption of this framework will help to facilitate the flow of ‘high integrity’ credits in the carbon and biodiversity markets which are essential if these schemes are to meet their full potential.

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Ecosystem Services ECOLOGYENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES&-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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14.90

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7.90%

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109

期刊介绍： Ecosystem Services is an international, interdisciplinary journal that is associated with the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP). The journal is dedicated to exploring the science, policy, and practice related to ecosystem services, which are the various ways in which ecosystems contribute to human well-being, both directly and indirectly. Ecosystem Services contributes to the broader goal of ensuring that the benefits of ecosystems are recognized, valued, and sustainably managed for the well-being of current and future generations. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to share their findings and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of ecosystem services.