Payments for ecosystem services (PES) are financial incentives provided to landowners or resource managers to encourage the conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems that deliver valuable services to society, such as clean water, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity. This approach recognizes the economic value of natural resources and seeks to align environmental goals with economic incentives, addressing the challenges that arise from economic growth and environmental degradation.
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