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Call for papers: Special Collection on MAES in EU overseas

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Title: Methods, tools, and applications for Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) supporting decision making in EU Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)

This Special Collection deals with the European Union’s Outermost Regions (ORs) and European Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), which face specific developmental obstacles as well as serious environmental issues with relevant socio-economic impacts, such as climate change, environmental degradation, land-use change, coastal erosion and loss of biodiversity. Articles to appear in this One Ecosystem Special Issue aim at fostering robust, novel, and cost-effective MAES-related approaches, strategies and applications in the EU’s ORs and OCTs. [Read more…] about Call for papers: Special Collection on MAES in EU overseas

Nature-based Solutions from the Mediterranean Region

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The ReNature project has opened a call for case-studies of successful implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS) in the Mediterranean region or from a Mediterranean climate. These case-studies will be included in the ReNature project NbS compendium, which includes information about the case-study area, the societal challenges tackled, the co-benefits arising from NbS implementation, and the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [Read more…] about Nature-based Solutions from the Mediterranean Region

Survey: Characterization/assessment of ecosystem services provided by aquatic ecosystems

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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

Special Issue: Ecosystem Services from Natural Resources Managed by the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

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This special issue in the journal Sustainabliy targets to highlight the contributions that indigenous peoples and local communities make to the wider global community for better recognition and support for their efforts. The editors invite articles addressing:
1. IPLCs land/water/sea management and related ecosystem services (ES)
2. Case studies on Payments for ES (PES) of IPLCs’ managed natural resources
3. Stewardship mechanisms (reviews/comments)
4. ES from agricultural lands managed by the small-scale farmers, applying traditional practices [Read more…] about Special Issue: Ecosystem Services from Natural Resources Managed by the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Join our ranks! Why and how to become an ESP member organisation?

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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?