Mario Drago

Karina Montez, an economist at Peru's National Environmental Enforcement Agency, and Mario Drago, a lawyer specializing in regulatory policy, discuss their innovative approach to enhancing environmental compliance through behavioral economics. They reveal how simple behavioral tweaks led to a 600% increase in reporting compliance among mining companies. Key insights include the power of framing, effective communication, and transforming the compliance culture without new regulations. Their work exemplifies how understanding human behavior can drive meaningful environmental change.