Belgium
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serval:BIB_000EFCBD0D5D
Type
A part of a book
Publication sub-type
Chapter: chapter ou part
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Belgium
Title of the book
Biodiversity Offsets: European Perspectives on No Net Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
ISBN
9783319725796
9783319725819
9783319725819
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2018
Pages
55-89
Language
english
Abstract
In Belgium, the regulatory framework pertaining to biodiversity offsets is largely confined to implementing EU rules (the Habitats Directive, the Birds Directive, the Strategic and Environmental Impact Assessment Directives and the Environmental Liability Directive). In addition, mitigation requirements also exist for specific types of biodiversity, especially in the Flemish Region. Until recently, no widespread debate had been conducted on the topic. Biodiversity offsets were mostly negotiated and adopted on a case-by-case basis, with little transparency and consistency. However, the recent rise in the number of lawsuits centering on nature protection has led to the development of an important case-law on the application of the mitigation hierarchy and on the legal safeguards that should be applied to ensure the effectiveness of these measures. Furthermore, regional administration have started to adopt consistent rules to measure the losses and gains in a consistent and transparent way (as is exemplified in the context of deforestation in Flanders and wind energy development in Wallonia).
Keywords
Biodiversity Offsets
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