Mitigation banking in Germany: which ecological and territorial implications?

Abstract

Mitigation banking in Germany (Ökokonto) has developed since the 1990s. In order to compare the French and German mitigation banking systems, we carry out an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to highlight the characteristics of compensation by Ökokonto. The main ecological, territorial and organisational implications are highlighted in order to draw first lessons for the French practice of mitigation banking.