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Payment for Ecosystem Services in the Era of Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from The Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program

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  • Li, Youmin
  • Weng, Weizhe
  • Gars, Jared
  • Olexa, Micheal
  • Thornsbury, Suzanne
  • Qiao, Xiaohui

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The development of sustainable agriculture has highlighted the critical role of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs in addressing environmental challenges while supporting agricultural productivity. This paper examines the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program (NE-PES) as a case study to derive insights for designing cost-effective and collaborative PES programs. The NE-PES program implemented a hybrid payment scheme that integrated action-based and results-based contracts, enhancing economic efficiency and accountability. Advanced monitoring technologies, such as hydrological modeling and remote sensing, support accurate verification of service delivery, fostering trust among diverse stakeholders. Despite its achievements, challenges such as scalability, integration of diverse ecosystem services, and stakeholder heterogeneity highlight the need for innovative approaches in program design and implementation.

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  • Li, Youmin & Weng, Weizhe & Gars, Jared & Olexa, Micheal & Thornsbury, Suzanne & Qiao, Xiaohui, 2025. "Payment for Ecosystem Services in the Era of Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from The Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program," 2025 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting, July 27-29, 2025, Denver, CO 361165, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea25:361165
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.361165
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