Mitigation hierarchy

Definition

A tool which aims to help manage biodiversity risk, and is commonly applied in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). (Includes a hierarchy of steps: Avoidance, Minimisation, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Offset).

Adapted from Business Biodiversity and Offsets Programme (BBOP) & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative (2010) 1

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