impact wrenches
people and biodiversity policies impacts issues and strategies for policy action
p the implementation of biodiversity policies will often benefit different groups to a greater or lesser degree . at times some groups in society lose out under certain policies . the source of these distributive effects lies in the policies objectives and the choice and implementation of policy instruments . distributive effects impact the viability of biodiversity policies . significant negative effects on specific groups can lead to policies being derailed even if they help a large number of people . with sufficient planning however potential problems can be identified and their effect assessed ; strategies can be developed to manage the distribution of impacts and ensure buy in from negatively affected groups.combining analysis and a wealth of case studies this book offers concepts and tools for addressing distributive issues within a biodiversity policy context . it will help policymakers put together strategies for anticipating distributive impacts across different groups . the book will also aid in selecting processes and instruments that manage distributive impacts without compromising conservation objectives .