Payment for ecosystem services in urban areas

A framework for its implementation in Brazil

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ID21733281
AuthorsJuliano Rodrigues GIMENEZ (0000-0002-5267-3675, Universidade de Caxias do Sul), Janaína Ribeiro VELHO (0000-0002-0079-8222, Universidade de Caxias do Sul)
Year2026
Volume28
Issue66
Publication date2026-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCadernos Metrópole (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1517-2422 • E-ISSN: 2236-9996
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/2236-9996.2026-6664244-en
OpenAlexW7164518085
LanguageEN
References cited13

The management of water resources in urban environments presents escalating challenges. This article explores the potential of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) as a mitigating approach to these challenges, proposing a framework for its application to urban hydrological contexts. Our methodology encompassed a systematic literature review and legislation analysis, in conjunction with a correlation with the ABNT-ISO standards on sustainable cities. Data from Brazil’s National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) and National Sanitation Information System (SNIS) were cross- -referenced to enable a more comprehensive critical analysis. The proposed framework provides an integrated perspective on the implementation of PES, underlining its alignment with the principles of sustainable, smart, and resilient cities. The article concludes that PES can be a significant urban planning tool, reinforcing the demand for water sustainability amid rapid urbanization

Ecosystem services · Legislation · Payment · Payment for ecosystem services · Sanitation · Sustainability · Water industry · Environmental Conservation and Management · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Stormwater Management Solutions

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