Worldwide network to enhance the science, policy and practice of ecosystem services for conservation and sustainable development
Helping nature to help us: that is the main idea behind the first European conference on ecosystem services. Between 19 and 23 September, more than 500 participants from all over the world will make their way to the University of Antwerp to debate and learn more about how nature contributes to human well-being and vice versa.
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The September issue of the ESP monthly update is available online now. Get the latest news on:
We are very happy to announce that the ESP Asia Regional Office will officially open on 22 September. The regional office is supported by Gyeonngi provincial government of South Korea and ESP Asian members. The initiative for the regional office was discussed and agreed among members at the First Asian ESP Conference earlier this year. The office will be located in Pyeonghwa nuri park close to the DMZ(demilitarized zone) shared with North Korea and it is a truly symbolic place of “Nature for Peace”. This Regional office will serve as foothold to strengthen the ESP Asian network and to support nature-based solutions promoting ES polices and practices in Asia.
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An international three day workshop on the topic of “Sustainability Challenges and Solutions in Post 2015 Development” will take place on the 1-3 November 2016 at the University of Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan. The organizers will pay the travelling costs, arranged accommodation and food for these three days for 10 international participant.
For more information, please go to the university’s official webpage or contact Prof. Mushahid Anwar.
Our August update is now available here. Get an overview of our recent news, all about the upcoming conferences and some important messages from the secretariat and the executive committee of ESP. For an archive of our previous monthly newsletters, please check the ESP Update page.
