Fiscal incentives for biodiversity conservation: the ICMS Ecológico in Brazil

Discussion paper
, 47 pages
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8119IIED.pdf
Language:
English
Published: January 2000
Area(s):
Env. Economics Discussion Paper
ISBN: 9781904035299
Product code:8119IIED

This paper evaluates an innovative tax revenue-sharing scheme in Brazil, designed to promote the conservation and management of protected areas. Known as the "ICMS Ecológico", the scheme was introduced by the state of Parana in Brazil and subsequently by a several other states. The aim of the scheme is to compensate municipal governments for the loss of potential tax revenue from the designation of protected areas (mainly by the state and federal government), and also to encourage better management of existing protected areas. This analysis has contributed to a better understanding of the effectiveness of the existing scheme, and recommendations for improvement.

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Grieg-Gran, M. (2000). Fiscal incentives for biodiversity conservation: the ICMS Ecológico in Brazil. .
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