Our colleagues at ecoSERVICES, a research project of Future Earth – are committed to co-designing a research agenda aimed at deepening our understanding of the governance of ecosystem services. They aim to bring together the variety of voices present in the global ecosystem services knowledge community in order to shape governance research in this area. [Read more…] about Survey: Help shape the research agenda for improving ecosystem service governance
UAntwerp to host first conference on ecosystem services from 19 to 23 September
Nature lends a hand
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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Our September Update is here
The September issue of the ESP monthly update is available online now. Get the latest news on:
- Informal ESP Member meeting planned during the EU ES Conference 2016;
- Upcoming conferences: calls, deadlines and overviews;
- Our working groups and national networks: ESP Regional Office Asia to open soon;
- Related journals: IJBESM to become fully open access journal – ESP member discount;
- Other news, events and vacancies from the last month.
ESP Regional Office Asia: Official opening in September
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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Workshop: Sustainability Challenges and Solutions in Post 2015 Development
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.