Investing in Securing Ecosystem Goods and Services

Investing in the conservation and protection of mountain ecosystems offers great prospects for socio-economic development. Intact ecosystems are crucial for fostering resilient mountain livelihoods, as well as for securing critical ecosystem services for people and economies in the lowlands. Recognizing the value of these goods and services is crucial for attracting investments, which often take the form of compensation schemes that benefit people both in the mountains and in the lowlands.