The new WG will provide a platform for the growing community of ES researchers exploring social media data, mobile phone data and other user-generated content. It aims at synthesizing experiences and providing guidance in dealing with these new and promising data sources. Contact the WG co-chairs (Andrea Ghermandi, Johannes Langemeyer, Derek Van Berkel) if you have insights to share or want to become a member.
Vacancy for Urban Ecosystems Researcher at SYKE
Do you understand the social-ecological nature of urban ecosystems? Do you have advanced skills in using and developing spatial methods and models applied for urban environments? Are you expert in producing scientifically relevant research results and translating them into outcomes that support decision-making?
The Finnish Environmental Institute (SYKE) is looking for a researcher/senior researcher for diverse research and development tasks related to enhancing the sustainability of urban ecosystems. [Read more…] about Vacancy for Urban Ecosystems Researcher at SYKE
Invitation for survey on the multiple values of nature
An interdisciplinary research team from Argentina, Finland, Romania and the USA invite you to participate in a survey to better understand expert’s views about nature’s multiple values. Below a message from the research team:
We are seeking to understand expert’s views about nature’s multiple values, and specifically how experts involved in the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) compare to other professionals involved in similar efforts and networks, such as the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) and the EcolEcon Network. Results of this investigation will be published in open access peer-reviewed outlets and shared with initiatives integrating diverse knowledges of nature into decision-making. [Read more…] about Invitation for survey on the multiple values of nature
Call for contributions: ‘Economic Aspects of Nature Restoration’ international experts workshop
Call for Contributions is open for the International Expert Workshop on „Economic Aspects of Nature Restoration“, organized by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN).
The workshop will take place on 13-16 October 2021 at the International Academy for Nature Conservation (INA) on the island of Vilm, Germany. The event will provide a platform for exchange between experts from science, administration and civil society on (socio-)economic issues of restoration of degraded ecosystems. Hereby we would like to call for the submission of abstracts. The deadline for submission is 28 May 2021 (18.00 CET).
For more information, please see the attached document. You are also welcome to forward it to interested parties.
ESP Europe 2021 starts in two weeks!
With less than three weeks to go, we bring you an update with all you need to know about the 3rd ESP Europe Conference, 7-10 June 2021, Tartu, Estonia. Our latest special newsletter outlines the program elements, esteemed keynote speakers, the digital platform, registration details and more! Read here.