Can financial incentives encourage a more pro-environmental behavior? - A case study of Payments for Environmental Services in Costa Rica
Financial incentives are increasingly being used to promote provision of environmental services (ES). Costa Rica was early with launching their Payments for Environmental Services (PES) scheme that rewards provision of ES and prevents further losses of the same. This study examines the links between Costa Rican PES scheme, pro-environmental behavior and forest conservation. PES-beneficiaries and f
