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Journal of Desert Research ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 262-274.DOI: 10.7522/j.issn.1000-694X.2024.00072

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Spatial targeting and compensation mode of win-win payments for ecosystem services in ecological function zones

Xiaohong Deng1(), Xueqing Wang1, Jinhuang Mao1, Zongxing Li2   

  1. 1.School of Economics,Lanzhou University,Lanzhou 730000,China
    2.Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands / Qilian Mountains Eco-environment Research Center in Gansu Province,Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Lanzhou 730000,China
  • Received:2024-04-08 Revised:2024-05-15 Online:2024-07-20 Published:2024-08-29

Abstract:

Spatial targeting and compensation mode are the keys to solve the core content of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES): Who should be compensated and how. In order to realize a win-win PES on ecological conservation and sustainable livelihood, in this paper, we propose a research framework for projects of PES that combines ecosystem service assessment and livelihood capital evaluation, along with an analysis of the principles guiding spatial targeting and compensation modes for win-win PES. We took Tewo County, a national pilot and important ecological function zone, as a case study. A comprehensive index method was designed for spatial targeting. According to the principle "leveraging strengths and addressing weaknesses", we put forward differentiated compensation modes. The results show that: (1)Areas with high levels of ecosystem services and low levels of livelihood capital are prioritized for win-win PES. (2)Utilizing a combination of composite index ranking and cluster analysis, we classified the townships in Tewo County into three regions with varying optimization levels. Among these, Dala Township emerged as the top priority for win-win PES. (3)Tewo County is characterized by abundant natural capital but a deficiency in the other four dimensions of livelihood capital. Therefore, the prudent development of natural capital, the promotion of eco-tourism, and the development of distinctive forestry and grassland economies are essential directions for PES. The research framework, the designed comprehensive index method, and the differentiated compensation modes presented in this paper can be extended to different scales and regions to promote the realization of win-win PES, fostering a harmonious relationship between ecological conservation and sustainable livelihood.

Key words: payments for ecosystem services, win-win framework, composite index method, spatial targeting, compensation mode

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