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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

A 2 year project on Assessing Ecosystem Services of Traditional Farming Systems Practiced by Tribal Communities of the North East Hill Region is currently taking place in the North-Eastern region of India. ESP India co-lead Dr. Suvangi Rath is part of the project team.

Background

Indigenous knowledge, central to traditional farming systems, has provided substantial ecological and cultural benefits throughout history. Preserving these practices is vital for conserving natural resources, maintaining biodiversity, and ensuring food security. Recognizing and valuing such contributions is key for sustainable resource management and effective policy development. Ecosystem services, benefits produced by ecological processes and natural systems, are essential for human well-being, though often undervalued in policies and markets (MEA, 2005). With rising awareness of their significance, there is growing interest in their valuation to support informed policy and business decisions, especially in resource-rich but overlooked regions like Northeast India. [Read more…] about ES Assessment in North-Eastern India, with participation of ESP India network members