Germany to allow developers to pay instead of restoring nature -media

Published 11:35 on December 16, 2025 / Last updated at 11:35 on December 16, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The German government is expected to pass a law enabling developers to pay money instead of implementing compensation measures for projects that negatively impact nature, according to local media reports.
The German government is expected to pass a law enabling developers to pay money instead of implementing compensation measures for projects that negatively impact nature, according to local media reports.


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