A Importância do Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais – PSA

Abstract

Ecosystems are important for the maintenance of life. Many of these ecosystems are threatened and impacted by human predatory activities. In view of the important role that PESs play in the preservation of water and biodiversity, with the conservation of permanent preservation areas, aquifer recharge areas and private reserves of natural heritage, the payment for environmental services and how to implement management instruments related to agribusiness, with the main objective of identifying the main characteristics of the PES, concept and definitions of payment for environmental services. Thus, the paper analyzes the normative basis, lessons, obstacles and perspectives of the PES in Brazil and its relationship with agribusiness. Among its specific objectives of this research are to identify the definitions of PSA; verify and analyze the concept of PSA. We used the bibliographic research method to develop the study. The results show that PES are considered as promising instruments for environmental management at different scales besides achieving conservation objectives, bringing substantial benefits to improve the quality of life of service providers. The creation of spaces for awareness raising and social participation, as well as environmental education, are essential to achieve the objectives.