The EU BONUS project ROSEMARIE (Blue health and wealth from the Baltic Sea – a participatory systematic review for smart decisions), of which several ESP members were partners, has published at the end of the project a short animation on the main content of the project and three policy briefs. [Read more…] about EU BONUS Project ROSEMARIE publishes short animation and three policy briefs
IUCN Passes Motion on Biodiversity Accounting
The IUCN Motion 070 Accounting for biodiversity: encompassing ecosystems, species and genetic diversity, co-led by Conservation International together with many other co-sponsors, including the governments of Costa Rica, Mexico and South Africa, passed with resounding approval, with 100% of states and 98% of NGO & indigenous people’s organizations (IPO) members voting “yes”. This is an immense step forward on accounting for natural capital following the United Nations Systems of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA), an internationally accepted framework for incorporating nature into national accounting systems. [Read more…] about IUCN Passes Motion on Biodiversity Accounting
Survey: Characterization/assessment of ecosystem services provided by aquatic ecosystems
AQUATAP-ES will seek to foster integration of the ecosystem service concept/framework into decision-making relating to the management of aquatic resources (marine and freshwater). This will necessitate consideration of who the key stakeholders are, their needs, and the tools necessary to facilitate communication or operationalisation/application of the concept in policy and practice.
AQUATAP-ES launched a questionnaire and would like your input! [Read more…] about Survey: Characterization/assessment of ecosystem services provided by aquatic ecosystems
New papers from SWG 10 – ES in the circular (bio-)economy
Two papers discussing / documenting the need for environmental technologies upgrading fertilizer inputs to agricultural soils – or the need for regulatory instrument ensuring ecosystem health improving circular bioresource flows for future soil health (Marini et al, 2020a) and food safety (Marini et al., 2020b).
Marini, M., Angouria-Tsorochidou, E., Caro, D., Thomsen, M., 2020a. Daily intake of heavy metals and minerals in global food trade – a case study of four Danish dietary profiles. Journal of Cleaner production 124279 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124279
Marini, M., Caro, D., Thomsen, M., 2020b. The new Fertilizer Regulation as a starting point for Cadmium avoidance in the EU. Science of the Total Environment, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140876
Join our ranks! Why and how to become an ESP member organisation?
Help shape a sustainable future – join the world´s leading network on ecosystem services
Ecosystems and biodiversity are still being lost and degraded at an unprecedent rate and scale causing great economic, societal and environmental damage. To stop the loss of our ‘natural capital’ the importance of its services and benefits should be reflected structurally in decision making at all levels.
To make this happen we hope your institution will join the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) and give your vision for a sustainable future a stronger voice. [Read more…] about Join our ranks! Why and how to become an ESP member organisation?