Rapid participatory appraisal for the design and evaluation of payment for ecosystem services: An introduction to an assessment guide

Highlights of the Chapter: 

• Payments for ecosystem services (PES) schemes can improve resilience to climate change
• The design of a PES scheme should consider equity criteria for users and providers
• Assessing minimum enabling conditions for PES implementation is key for success
• Four key components of a PES schemes should be assessed
• The rapid participatory appraisal guide, enables actors to assess key conditions