Session 4: Experiences with PES – Questions and Answers

Several questions emerged from the discussion: Concerns about participation by or representation of forest-dependent communities and indigenous peoples in the different initiatives and funding mechanisms. How can these initiatives and mechanisms improve their information sharing and allow for more accessible option to participate? There are concerns about market-based approaches not leading to equitable or conservation [...]

Compensation and incentives for the maintenance of ecosystem services: A review of current knowledge

Ivan Bond, Senior Researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development presented a review on the current knowledge about payments for ecosystem services systems. Ivan concluded that payments for ecosystem services are new, but largely unproven tools and current projects are small and thus highlight issues with replication and scaling up. The drivers and [...]

PES addressed by Erik Solheim

“Payment for ecosystem services is a fundamental part of any REDD proposal”, emphasized Erik Solheim, the Norwegian Minister of Environment and Development, kicking off Session 1. Following his comment on the importance of nature capital, Solheim mentioned that there has been miscellaneous interpretations of PES – or a plethora of “individual letters suggesting things”. Guiana’s president, [...]