The Natural Capital Project invites you to join the 2017 Natural Capital Symposium at Stanford University from March 20-23, 2017. Featuring keynote speakers Carter Roberts, President and CEO of World Wildlife Fund, and Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, this event is a major convening of leaders advancing the science and practice of incorporating nature’s diverse values into decisions. Interactive sessions throughout the symposium will focus on five central themes: sustainable development planning, securing freshwater, fostering resilient coastal communities, developing sustainable cities, and creating standards for the private sector.
Expert input needed for drafting the Antwerp Declaration
The European Ecosystem Services conference would like to leave a legacy and create a statement of intent regarding ecosystem services. To that purpose, we will draft the Antwerp Declaration, which will be presented and discussed during the conference. The declaration will outline a clear message from the participants about ecosystem services that is relevant to the wider world. Your expert views on ecosystem services are highly appreciated. Please proceed to the Antwerp Declaration Questionnaire and share your thoughts with us in just 5 minutes.
Thank you in advance!
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ESP July Update is out
The ESP Update 2016/07 is out now! In this month’s issue you can find the latest developments from our network – conference announcements, website updates, upcoming events, vacancies and more ES news from our members and friends.
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IJBESM offers free access to nine new Editor’s Choice papers
The International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management recently added new papers to its Editor’s Choice page. On this page you will find free access to nine recently published articles, selected by Editor-in-Chief, Rudolf de Groot. Together, these articles offer a nice overview of what the Journal stands for: publishing research that informs policymakers and practitioners, improving knowledge on important ecosystem services and their relation with biodiversity, exploring the balance between socio-cultural values, traditional ecological knowledge and economic development, and alternative approaches to improve biodiversity management. [Read more…] about IJBESM offers free access to nine new Editor’s Choice papers
New issue of TEEB newsletter: TEEBrief
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) published their latest newsletter with updates on TEEB project, meetings and workshop outcomes, upcoming events and publications.
You can see this issue of the TEEBrief here.
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