Worldwide network to enhance the science, policy and practice of ecosystem services for conservation and sustainable development


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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Join our ranks! Why and how to become an ESP member organisation?

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Help shape a sustainable future – join the world´s leading network on ecosystem services

Ecosystems and biodiversity are still being lost and degraded at an unprecedent rate and scale causing great economic, societal and environmental damage. To stop the loss of our ‘natural capital’ the importance of its services and benefits should be reflected structurally in decision making at all levels.

To make this happen we hope your institution will join the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) and give your vision for a sustainable future a stronger voice. [Read more…] about Join our ranks! Why and how to become an ESP member organisation?

Survey on the use of IPBES assessments in policymaking at (sub)national levels

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This survey aims to collect information on the use of completed IPBES assessments in policymaking at national and subnational levels. This information will allow IPBES to understand if and how its assessments have been used to support policymaking and what tools, methodologies and types of activities could further support the use of IPBES assessments and thereby contribute to the advancement of the IPBES policy support function. [Read more…] about Survey on the use of IPBES assessments in policymaking at (sub)national levels

Global consultation on SEEA EA complete draft

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The global consultation on the complete draft of the System Environmental-Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) has been launched and is ongoing until 30 November 2020.

The System Environmental-Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) aims to provide a standardized methodology for ecosystem accounting. The complete draft of the document reflects the contribution of a large number of experts that have contributed in kind drafting parts of the document, providing inputs during the global consultation on the substantive chapters and actively contributing to the discussions during the various sessions of the Forum of Experts on Ecosystem Accounts, the London Group on Environmental Economic Accounting, the bilateral consultations. [Read more…] about Global consultation on SEEA EA complete draft

Special Feature on Conservation of Cultural Ecosystems

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Special Feature on conservation of cultural ecosystems ‘The biodiversity and ecosystem service provision of semi-natural anthropogenic ecosystems and natural ecosystems’ is open for abstract submissions until the 30th of November. The goal of this Special Feature is to share and integrate perspectives from natural scientists and social scientists on if and how the biodiversity and ecosystem service provision of semi-natural anthropogenic ecosystems can be conserved.

For more information click here or contact [email protected].

Special Issue on Multifunctional Agroecosystems in Mediterranean Landscapes

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The Special Issue on “Multifunctional Agroecosystems in Mediterranean Landscapes” in the journal Land is now open for submission. The SI focuses on the assessment of agroecosystem services and associated benefits, identification of trade-offs and synergies arising from the management of agroecosystems, and the assessment of the impact of local and landscape factors on agroecosystems and co-benefits to biodiversity and people. Interested authors are invited to contribute to these themes and to evaluate how the management of Mediterranean landscapes impacts on the multifunctionality of agroecosystems.

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Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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The Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity, is excited to welcome you to its new website: www.biodiv.be

What’s in it for you ?

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