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The study investigates the efficacy of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) in combatting climate change and biodiversity loss in bioeconomic supply chain management. Using variational inequality methods and a multi-criteria decision-making framework, we validate our claims through numerical simulations driven by an optimized machine learning algorithm. Our results demonstrate potential reductions exceeding 50% in greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. PES play a pivotal role but are not standalone; success requires a combined strategy involving an economic decoupling effect, heightened environmental awareness, and targeted incentives. Sustainable practices and resource efficiency improvements are equally vital for a substantial ecological footprint reduction.