The International Biodiversity Offset Programme

The International Biodiversity Offset Programme (IBOP) is an initiative that provides organizations with a framework to compensate for environmental impacts caused by development activities. When a project harms natural ecosystems, IBOP helps plan and fund efforts to restore or protect similar habitats elsewhere, ensuring that biodiversity loss is balanced out. Its goal is to promote responsible development that minimizes harm while maintaining ecological health globally. By offering standardized principles and practices, IBOP supports consistent, effective biodiversity offsets across different regions and sectors.