Mayrand, K.Unisféra International CentrePaquin, M.2016-04-192016-04-192004Report prepared for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America2440_PES_Unisfera_en.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/66935This report surveys PES schemes in the Western Hemisphere and analyzes the main differences and similarities between PES models as well as their strengths and limitations. In addition, the report identifies conditions for the success of PES schemes and highlights experiences that could emerge as best practices allowing PES to maximize their positive impacts both in terms of environmental and socioeconomic outcomes.application/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLocal marketsPayments for environmental servicesBest management practicesEnvironmental servicesMarketsPovertyEcosystem servicesMarkets for Environmental Services (MES)Western hemisphereBest practicesTechnical report