Information as a regulatory instrument to price biodiversity benefits: Certification and ecolabeling policy practices

Paulo A.L.D. Nunes; Yohanes E. Riyanto

doi:10.1007/s10531-004-2529-3

Information as a regulatory instrument to price biodiversity benefits: Certification and ecolabeling policy practices

Paulo A.L.D. Nunes^*, Yohanes E. Riyanto

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper we address the issue of market failure arising from the non-existence of (market) prices for biodiversity, and also present and discuss alternative policies to cope with it. Particular attention is given to certification and ecolabeling of policies. First, we critically survey the role of certification and ecolabeling as an information provision instrument. Second, we provide a comprehensive view on basic foundations and crucial issues that underpin the design of a certification and ecolabeling policy. Finally, we present some case studies to draw some lessons from current certification and ecolabeling policy practices.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2009-2027
Number of pages	19
Journal	Biodiversity and Conservation
Volume	14
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-004-2529-3
Publication status	Published - Jul 2005
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Ecology
Nature and Landscape Conservation

Keywords

Biodiversity benefits
Biodiversity oriented products
Biodiversity segmented market
Command and control
Information provision instrument
Market failure
Market regulation
Non-market values
Public good character

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