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… that provide watershed services form part of the infrastructure needed for water security. In practical terms, … just as they invest in the maintenance of other types of infrastructure. Without such investments, specific water- … flooding. With the protection offered by these dikes, infrastructure, agriculture, housing and industry are now …

… and financial costs often associated with manmade or grey infrastructure[4]. Of particular interest is the related … 2008 [4] In this regard, the concept of natural or green infrastructure has recently emerged (WRI, 2013). 3. … which is likely to occur if they are required to invest in infrastructure for the purpose of retaining water in their …

… the main application of the generated funds is to water infrastructure, operations, and maintenance, but not to PES … settlements, agricultural land use, or different kinds of infrastructure projects (such as roads) is again subject to … Currently, the main application of these funds is to water infrastructure, operations, and maintenance. As discussed in …

… cities. It simply represents an investment in the natural infrastructure that supports urban life. All cities depend on …