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Opportunities and Challenges of Eco-compensation in the People’s Republic of China

Event: 6th International Conference on Eco-Compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

Opportunities and Challenges of Eco-compensation in the People’s Republic of China

08 December 2017
Author / Speaker: 
Leshan Jin, China Eco-compensation Policy Research Center - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Eco-compensation has developed rapidly in the People’s Republic of China, with eco-compensation mechanisms being integrated into ecological civilization reforms and poverty reduction programs. At least 20 provinces have already issued their respective provincial policy paper on the implementation of eco-compensation. Yet, funding and performance evaluation remain major challenges in the implementation of eco-compensation programs.

Geographical Focus: 
China, People's Republic of
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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