Research Team: Rohini Pande, Lucy Page, Maike Pfeiffer

Funded By: India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH)

Description: This project investigates whether using machine learning to predict deforestation risk can improve the effectiveness of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs by targeting higher payments to high-risk areas. The research assesses the impact of risk-based PES targeting on conservation outcomes, household welfare, and climate resilience.