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Institutional readiness for payments for ecosystem services: Stakeholder perspectives from Sri Lanka

Shanali M Fernando1,2, Karl-Heinz Feger3, Lulu Zhang4

  • 1Institute of Soil Science and Site Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Technische Universität Dresden, Pienner Straße 21, 01737, Tharandt, Germany. shanali.fernando@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.

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Summary

Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) shows promise for sustainable resource management but faces stakeholder skepticism in Sri Lanka. Early knowledge sharing and collaboration are crucial for successful PES implementation and long-term viability.

Keywords:
Payments for ecosystem servicesQuestionnaire surveySri LankaStakeholder perception

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