The Concept and Practices of Environmental Compensation in European Union

This article discusses the concept of environmental compensation and provides the examples of environmental compensation practices in various European Union countries. The principle of environmental compensation is to avoid, minimize, restore or compensate the damage to the biodiversity due to human...

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Published in:Viešoji politika ir administravimas 2016-11, Vol.15 (3)
Main Authors: Junevičius, Algis, Persson, Jesper, Balžekienė, Aistė, Jurkevičienė, Jurgita
Format: Article
Language:eng ; lit
Subjects:
Compensation
Environmental policy
Environmental protection
Studies
Urban development
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Summary:This article discusses the concept of environmental compensation and provides the examples of environmental compensation practices in various European Union countries. The principle of environmental compensation is to avoid, minimize, restore or compensate the damage to the biodiversity due to human activities, however in practice it is almost impossible to achieve no net loss to the biodiversity. European Union has issued Directive that established the principles of environmental compensation already in 2004, however until now the practices of environmental compensation in European Union countries are very fragmented. The implementation of environmental compensation principles in urban development is constrained mainly by factors such as lack of space, and the complexity of environments that are affected.
ISSN:1648-2603
2029-2872
DOI:10.5755/j01.ppaa.15.3.16616