A Primer on Economic Growth and Biodiversity for COP16
by Brian Czech
With the core meetings of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) starting next week, it’s time for a primer on the relationship between economic growth and biodiversity conservation. The last thing we want is a COP16 devoid of discussion about the conflict between growing the economy and conserving biodiversity. In fact, the “800-pound gorilla”—GDP growth—ought to be front and center.
Devoted Herald readers may feel a tinge of déjà vu,