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Listening to locals on payments for environmental services

Petheram, Lisa and Campbell, Bruce M. (2010). Listening to locals on payments for environmental services. Journal of Environmental Management,91(5):1139-1149.

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Title Listening to locals on payments for environmental services
Author Petheram, Lisa
Campbell, Bruce M.
Journal Name Journal of Environmental Management
Publication Date 2010
Volume Number 91
Issue Number 5
ISSN 0301-4797   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 1139
End Page 1149
Total Pages 11
Place of Publication United Kingdom
Publisher Academic Press
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DIISR)
Abstract Payments for Environmental Services (PES) is gaining recognition worldwide as a serious option for conservation of ecosystems, as well as potentially improving the livelihoods of people providing environmental services. However, little attention has been paid to research on views of local people in their potential roles as service providers. In this research we explore perspectives of poor people living in a National Park in Vietnam, where introduction of PES is being considered. In-depth interviews and workshops were conducted – with strong emphasis on the use of visual techniques, to help facilitate learning processes and provide insight into local perspectives. From the research, two models were developed to indicate general factors that influence the likelihood of people adopting, and adhering to, PES schemes. We suggest these models can be used to guide the design of PES. Our findings also reveal three main requirements important in design of pro-poor PES: (1) Thorough scoping studies for ensuring that schemes are based on sound understanding of potential providers' perspectives and context. (2) Such studies should emphasise qualitative research and draw on participatory tools, to facilitate open dialogue and co-learning by researchers and participants. (3) Policy makers should consider designing hybridized schemes, i.e., in which PES concepts are combined with integrated conservation and development.
Keywords Integrated conservation and development
Vietnam
Indigenous people
Local perspectives
Natural resource management
DOI http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2010.01.002   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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