Governance gaps, market uncertainty to hinder BNG effectiveness, report says

Published 00:01 on May 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:14 on May 16, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA

Shortfalls in the biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy are slated to undermine its long-term effectiveness, with uncertainty about the scheme's ability to meet demand and governance gaps among the main concerns, the UK's independent public spending watchdog has said.
Shortfalls in the biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy are slated to undermine its long-term effectiveness, with uncertainty about the scheme's ability to meet demand and governance gaps among the main concerns, the UK's independent public spending watchdog has said.


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