The report delves into several areas. Firstly, a synopsis of the prevailing environmental policy, legislation, and institutional arrangements which directly or indirectly affect biodiversity conservation, environmental safeguarding, and related legal enforcement. Secondly, it looks at Uzbekistan’s execution of obligations under the CBD and other international biodiversity conservation treaties, and its efforts to expand ecosystem services. Thirdly, the report inspects state subsidies to various sectors and their consequent impact on biodiversity and ecosystem service development. Finally, the report provides for an assessment of the status and trajectories of biodiversity, pinpointing primary adverse trend drivers and proposing mitigation measures.
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Incentives, Subsidies and Economic Instruments for Biodiversity in the Dominican Republic
Developed under BIOFIN, this study examines how existing economic incentives, subsidies, and financial instruments influence biodiversity and identifies opportunities to better align economic development with nature conservation. The assessment identifies 46 instruments with potential implications for biodiversity, including 15 that present opportunities for improvement or reform, 23 with potentially positive impacts, and eight potential public […]
