A comparison of EU-U.S. payments for (agri-) environmental services

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2005

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This presentation outlines some differences and similarities between (agri-)environmental service (AE) payment programs in the European Union (EU) and United States (US). Possible reasons for the alternative policy approaches are discussed. Topics discussed include:

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Payments for environmental services, Agricultural law, Government policy, Agriculture, Program planning, PES, Monitoring, Policy, Governance

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Presented at the ZEF-CIFOR workshop: Payments for Environmental Services (PES): Methods and Design in Developing and Developed Countries, Titisee, Germany, 15-18 June 2005