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.
Liberia National Network Update
Successful stakeholders consultation processes were conducted with several institutions, including the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Cooperatives Development Agency, Monrovia City Corporation, targeted communities, including several other partners within the Business sectors of Liberia. [Read more…] about Liberia National Network Update
Survey: Integration of ecosystem services in urban planning
We are looking for scientist working in ecosystem services and urban planning!
At the ESP Education & Training Task Force we are researching the integration of ecosystem services in urban planning. We’re looking for academics who have such experience and would be willing to participate in a brief survey (max 10 minutes).
The answer to the survey will be completely anonymous and the provided data will be used to write a research report. [Read more…] about Survey: Integration of ecosystem services in urban planning
Menaqua Webinars: Tree planitng in the Middle East
Menaqua Land Restoration is a start-up social enterprise who recently became member of ESP. Menaqua initiates and implements projects in the field of land restoration and sustainable land management in the Middle East and Northern Africa. They focus on re-/afforestation, agroforestry, water conservation and the development of land restoration revenue models.
To promote the development and exchange of knowledge and experience Menaqua is organising a series of webinars. [Read more…] about Menaqua Webinars: Tree planitng in the Middle East
In memoriam Leon Braat 25 March 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the news that on March 25 Leon Braat, the founding Editor-in-Chief of ‘Ecosystem Services’, passed away after a short but unstoppable illness. ‘We’ in this case are his fellow-editors and involved staff at Elsevier. Many were not only colleagues but also close friends with Leon for many years.
Leon was one of the few economists who recognized early that if we are to save the incredible diversity of life on this planet, we need fundamental changes in our economic system. Sentiments and ethics alone are, clearly and unfortunately, not enough to stop the ongoing destruction of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. [Read more…] about In memoriam Leon Braat 25 March 2021