Worldwide network to enhance the science, policy and practice of ecosystem services for conservation and sustainable development
In the lead up to the IPBES 12 Plenary in Manchester, the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) and the Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS) hosted a dedicated webinar to assist participants in their preparation.
For many early-career researchers, attending a prominent UN-style conference can be an intimidating experience. This session aimed to clarify how IPBES functions and what to anticipate within the negotiation rooms. [Read more…] about ESP-YESS Preparatory Webinar for IPBES 12
CREATE (Cross-REalm modelling and assessment of Aquatic ecosystem services: Towards a science-based design of Nature-based solutions to tackle Eutrophication) is an EU-funded Water4All project coordinated by the University of Eastern Finland and involving partners from Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland. The project launched in March 2024, and is now heading towards its first year of activities, focused primarily on building the scientific and stakeholder foundations for prioritising nature-based solutions to tackle eutrophication across freshwater, coastal and marine realms.
In its first year, CREATE has reached several milestones: [Read more…] about CREATE: Prioritising Nature-based Solutions to tackle eutrophication across freshwater–coastal–marine realms
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As we prepare our ESP&YESS delegation for the upcoming 12th IPBES Plenary in Manchester, we warmly invite you to a preparatory webinar designed to support youth participation. Whether you are new to IPBES work or an experienced delegate, this session will provide a valuable platform for exchange and for strengthening contributions to the international biodiversity and ecosystem services agenda.
The first part will include the overviews of IPBES officers, David González and Amarys Preuss, who will provide an introduction to the IPBES structure and how different stakeholders can contribute to IPBES work. The second half is tailored for young researchers and students, with Dr Carla Washbourne (ESP) and YESS members, Naomi Bi, and Nita Shashidharan sharing practical advice on navigating the plenary sessions and understanding key documents.
The ESP and YESS warmly invite you to join us on January 20 at 15:00 CET to learn, ask questions, and connect with our community before the main event.
Registration link: https://registration.yess-network.org/IPBES12
On 19 November, forty policymakers from across the Netherlands gathered in Wageningen to learn how the value of nature can be incorporated into municipal, provincial, and national decision-making, in order to create more effective and inclusive policies.
The workshop “Getting Started with Valuing Nature” was organised by the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN). The day focused on the concept of ecosystem services, the different methods for valuing them, and concrete applications in policy and practice. [Read more…] about Policymakers discover the value of nature in Wageningen
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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