How Does Paying for Ecosystem Services Contribute to Sustainable Development? Evidence from Case Study Research in Germany and the UK

Payments for ecosystem services (PES) are currently being discussed as one of the most promising tools in environmental and sustainability governance. However, much criticism has been voiced against overly optimistic assumptions of PES’ management potential towards sustainability. Several contributi...

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Main Authors: Kristin Nicolaus, Jens Jetzkowitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/5/3019