How to pay for conserving biological diversity

While many will agree to the desirability of conserving biodiversity, governments still have difficulty in finding sufficient financial resources for addressing the problems of conservation in a way that is commensurate with the needs of society. Innovative funding mechanisms are required.

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Published in:Ambio 1989, Vol.18 (6), p.308-313
Main Author: McNeely, Jeffrey A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity conservation
Biological resources
compensation
conservacion de la naturaleza
conservation de la nature
Conserving Biodiversity
costos
costs
cout
desarrollo economico
developing countries
developpement economique
economic development
ecosistema
ecosysteme
ecosystems
endangered species
espece en danger
especies en peligro de extincion
Funding
Habitat conservation
impot
impuestos
indemnisation
indemnizacion
National parks
Nature conservation
paises en desarrollo
parc national
parques nacionales
pays en developpement
Protected areas
remuneration
salarios
taxes
tourism
tourisme
turismo
Water conservation
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:While many will agree to the desirability of conserving biodiversity, governments still have difficulty in finding sufficient financial resources for addressing the problems of conservation in a way that is commensurate with the needs of society. Innovative funding mechanisms are required.
ISSN:0044-7447
1654-7209