Reinventing payment for environmental services (PES) from the ground up: An alternative, community-driven model in China

Reconciling and harmonizing rural development, food security, equity and social inclusion, and conservation remains challenging for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as they work toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Payment for environmental services (PES) offers a promising, mar...

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Autores principales: Zhou, Yunyi, Zhang, Wei, Chen, Kevin Z.
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178708
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Sumario:Reconciling and harmonizing rural development, food security, equity and social inclusion, and conservation remains challenging for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as they work toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Payment for environmental services (PES) offers a promising, market-based approach to these challenges, helping to encourage ecosystem service (ES) provision and improve conservation outcomes through financially rewarding small-scale farmers.