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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ESP Webinar: Translational education for cities

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ESP Taskforce Education Webinar

Translational education: Integrating ecosystem services into the urban and built environment

18th November 2026, 15:00-16:30 CET
Register here

About the webinar

This webinar explores recent efforts to weave ecosystem services, both as a concept and design practice, into the urban and built environment. It brings together perspectives from academic education, applied research, and professional consultancy to show how ecosystem services thinking is being translated into practice. [Read more…] about ESP Webinar: Translational education for cities

Save the date: 7th ESP Europe Conference

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SAVE THE DATE
7th ESP Europe Conference
11-15 OCTOBER 2027 | AVEIRO, PORTUGAL
After the success of the ESP Prague conference this May, we are pleased to announce the date and location for the next ESP Europe conference – the beautiful city of Aveiro, Portugal. with our friends at University of Aveiro taking on the role of conference hosts.

Block the week of 11-15 October 2027 in your agenda and stay tuned for more information about this event! We expect to open the call for sessions this fall.

We look forward to welcoming you in Aveiro!

Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

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The Green Talent project is the first training school dedicated to Research and Innovation (R&I) support, knowledge valorisation (turning research into practical socio-economic value), and pioneering research to address the biodiversity and climate crises through systemic solutions.

  • Date: December 1 to 3, 2026
  • Location: Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Participation: in-person

Why apply?

The three-day intensive event aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world impact. In addition to the focus on scientific approaches to address biodiversity and climate challenges together, the attendees will dive into practical, critical pillars of modern research support. [Read more…] about Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

Call for Participation: Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science

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Calling all early-career researchers and practitioners in the ESP community! 🌍

The field of ecosystem services is evolving fast — and the people shaping its next chapter are often the ones least asked what they think. Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS), ESP’s early-career collaboration unit, launches a global survey to capture our collective experiences, systemic barriers, and future priorities to help bridge the gap between science and policy..

“Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science” aims to capture the experiences, systemic barriers, and priorities of early-career professionals across the ES field — helping bridge the gap between science and policy from the ground up.
Whether you’re a student, postdoc, junior researcher, or early-career practitioner working on ecosystem services or related fields, your voice matters here.
🔗 Take the survey [Read more…] about Call for Participation: Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science