Researchers Jesper Svensson, Julia Qian Mao, and Nils Droste analysed studies published between 2019 and 2023, focusing on three key areas:
• Financial instruments and mechanisms
• Governance structures
• Critical and normative perspectives on biodiversity finance
One key finding is that ownership and usage rights play a central role – yet have received surprisingly little attention. These rights determine who gains access to, control over, and benefits from biodiversity efforts.
The researchers highlight ownership as a crucial issue for future research. They pose a vital question: Who should own biodiversity? It's not just a matter of fairness and responsibility, but also of how nature itself is governed in a rapidly changing political and technological world.
Read the full article: What do we (not) know about the governance of biodiversity finance?