The phrase "perverse outcomes" means unexpected and undesirable results that go against what was intended or desired. It refers to situations where actions or decisions have unintended negative consequences. Full definition
And the fierce and widespread desire to keep it so is responsible for a great many perverse outcomes. (firstthings.com)
One such perverse outcome, from the early effort to promote a REDD - type project in Chiapas was noted in a press release put out by FoE last October, where Rosario Aguilar, a health promoter from Chiapas, said, «Even before California has established its market, the REDD project being implemented in our communities is causing conflict and displacement. (foe.org)
One particularly perverse outcome will become apparent if an oil spill occurs as a result of Statoil drilling for oil in the Bight. (cedamia.org)