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- Payments for Watershed Services in Asia: A review of current initiativesHuang, M.; Upadhyaya, S. K.; Jindal, Rohit; Kerr, John (Taylor & Francis, 2009)This paper evaluates 15 current Payment for Watershed Services (PWS) schemes in Asia, most of which are just beginning. High population density and the legal context of state control of most land are significant factors in Asia that may be barriers to PWS development. The reviewed PWS programs are in China, Nepal, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and Indonesia.
- Payments for Watershed Services: Regional synthesesDillaha, Theo A. III; Ferraro, Paul J.; Huang, M.; Southgate, Doug; Upadhyaya, S. K.; Wunder, Sven (SANREM CRSP, OIRED, Virginia Tech, 2007)This brief is a synthesis of the three regional reviews of Payments for Watershed Services (PWS) that were developed for Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Payments for Watershed Services and PES are used somewhat interchangeably, but it should be recognized that PWS is actually a subset of PES where watershed services are at least one of the environmental services being targeted. This research brief provides an overview of the following PWS/PES issues if they could be characterized for the region:
- PES in Asia: Trends, lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge gapsHuang, M. (2007)Payment for environmental services programs across Asia are still at a relatively nascent stage and few cases of functioning PES markets actually exist. However, a number of pilot action sites and research indicate that emerging PES markets are at various stages of development. A regional assessment on PES is being undertaken, focusing on the enabling conditions across the region of Asia shaping PES programs, particularly related to watershed conservation and poverty alleviation. A close look at the long-term sustainability, effectiveness, and challenges faced in implementing PES is also being undertaken. Specific questions being addressed include: does PES actually change behaviors and create environmental stewards? Are service buyers/beneficiaries receiving environmental services in accordance to the terms and conditions of PES agreements? Are the intended environmental service/poverty alleviation benefits being achieved? The assessment will highlight the various trends, lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge gaps emerging from pilot action sites and research to enable practitioners, policy decision-makers, and donors to make more informed decisions on where efforts and investments are needed to support the development of PES programs in Asia.
- Watershed-based payment for environmental services in AsiaHuang, M.; Upadhyaya, S. K. (Blacksburg, VA: SANREM CRSP, OIRED, Virginia Tech, 2007)Few 'mature' PES programs actually exist in Asia. While premature to conclude just how effective these schemes are, this assessment provides an overview of the lessons learned and best practices of watershed-based PES programs emerging in Asia to date.