International Environmental Policy

Do figures on natural capital actually deliver the information that we need for the necessary changes in industry and society?

Do market-based instruments actually bring in that much money for nature conservation?

Does offsetting contribute to climate protection or does it obscure the view of the real solutions?

Does economic valuation make nature more visible and hence lead to better decisions for nature conservation?

Does the valuation of nature really mean that those who destroy nature are forced to pay for it?

Does economic valuation not inevitably pave the way for the commodification of nature?

So why does REDD+ not prevent deforestation?

Does emissions trading work in a mix of environmental policy instruments?

Can market-based instruments replace conventional regulation in nature conservation?

Can an economic valuation of nature actually internalise environmental costs?