UK touted as potential habitat banking hub

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Report says UK expertise could establish biodiversity financing mechanism modelled on carbon offsets

The UK is in a unique position to play a "pivotal role" in creating a system that enables businesses to offset any damage to the environment they cause by investing in biodiversity schemes. This is...

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