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ESP connects over 3000 ecosystem services scientists, policy makers and practitioners who work together in more than 40 Working Groups and a growing number of National Networks on all continents. ESP regularly organises World and Regional conferences and provides many Services to further enhance the application of ecosystem services for nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable management. Partner up with ESP and join in the global effort for the future of our Natural Capital!

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6th ESP Europe Conference – Call for sessions

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Are you joining us for the next ESP Europe Conference in Prague?

📢 Submit a session proposal now! Deadline: 30 September

6th ESP Europe Conference
Advancing ecosystem services knowledge for achieving a nature-and people-positive Europe
18-22 May 2026 | Prague, Czechia

In an era of complex turning points, including biodiversity declines, climate uncertainty, political transitions, and socio-economic inequalities, ecosystem services can contribute to achieving a nature-positive future balanced with human well-being and equity across Europe. From urban green spaces mitigating heat waves to natural protected areas, integrating ecosystem services into governance, policy, and practice has never been more critical for ensuring dignified and sustainable ways of living while respecting nature and healthy ecosystems. [Read more…] about 6th ESP Europe Conference – Call for sessions

Co-Bio News: “Wekerle, Naturally! – A Year of Co-Creating Urban Biodiversity”

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Within Co-Bio project, the Hungarian local case study “Wekerle, naturally!” successfully concluded its community activities over the summer, marked by strong local engagement and increasing support for urban biodiversity.

Throughout the past year, we organised a series of thematic events—including talks on urban wildlife, bird- and pollinator‑friendly gardening, and an evening bat walk—designed to provide residents with practical ideas, tools, and inspiration. A children’s drawing competition highlighted urban wildlife through creative expression, while wildflower seed packets were distributed to encourage the creation of small, pollinator-friendly meadows across the neighbourhood. [Read more…] about Co-Bio News: “Wekerle, Naturally! – A Year of Co-Creating Urban Biodiversity”

Masterclass: The Value of Nature

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From 9 October – 13 November the online Masterclass “The value of nature (to us)” will take place. The masterclass is organised by Nature Today, the Foundation for Sustainable Development and ESP Netherlands network.

The masterclass will be taught in Dutch. Below you find the description in Dutch – feel free to forward this message to anyone in your network.

Registration is open, with an early bird discount if you register before 26 September.

Masterclassserie ‘Wat is de natuur (ons) waard?’ [Read more…] about Masterclass: The Value of Nature

Experience Sharing: Istanbul Forest Ecosystem Services Project

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As part of the EU-funded Climate Change Adaptation Grant Program, the Nature Conservation Center (DKM), in partnership with the General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) and IUCN, has been implementing the project “Forest Ecosystem Services for Social Resilience in the Istanbul Regional Directorate of Forestry.”

Our aim is to enhance awareness and capacity on forest ecosystem services and to integrate climate change adaptation perspectives into forest management in one of the most densely populated and urbanized regions of Turkiye. Istanbul and the Thrace region not only host critical biodiversity but also provide essential ecosystem services such as clean water supply, carbon sequestration, soil protection, and recreational opportunities for millions of people.

So far, the project has achieved several milestones: [Read more…] about Experience Sharing: Istanbul Forest Ecosystem Services Project

Join our 4th and last Transformative Change seminar!

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The Transformative Change Seminars, a webinar series by 7 Horizon Europe projects (part of the Transformative Change cluster of projects) working on transformative change for biodiversity conservation, aims to foster collaborative learning, enhance synergies on concepts and methodologies, co-create adaptive solutions and tools and showcase shared experiences.

This 4th and last webinar in the series is focused on “Tools for Transformative Change for biodiversity” and will feature insightful presentations from the BIOTRAILS, CircHive, Planet4B and BIONEXT Horizon projects. Hosted within the Ecosystem Services Partnership education & training webinar series, this particular webinar will be touching upon tools employed to drive biodiversity-driven transformative change. [Read more…] about Join our 4th and last Transformative Change seminar!