64-11 Biodiversity Offsetting Guidelines

Summary

This guideline is intended to serve as guidance to offset providers and undertakings on the requirements/considerations in the offset scheme. It explains the benefits of participating in the Biodiversity Offset Business Scheme (BOBS), how to calculate the amount of biodiversity credits needed to offset an impact, and different ways to source the credits from offset providers and also create an Offset.

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Issuer

Ghana

Year

2016

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Environmental Protection Agency (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Construction
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land