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ESP November Update

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Our November Update is out today! In this latest newsletter you can find updates on:

  • ESP9 Conference – Registration deadline approaching; Ecosystem Services Matchmaking Fair; Program
  • Call for Expression of Interest for ESP10 in 2019
  • Update on next year’s regional conferences
  • News from the Colombian National Network, Marine and Freshwater Working Groups and Young ES Specialists
  • An update from the Asian Regional Office’s transboundary ES management training in October
  • Other news on exciting upcoming events, vacancies, publications and collaboration calls

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Call for expressions of interest from professional organisations to coordinate the external element of the IPBES review

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IPBES requests expressions of interest from organisations interested in coordinating the external element of the first review of IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services).

The review will be used as the basis for the development of a second work programme for IPBES with lessons learned from the implementation of the first work programme and recommendations that will enable IPBES to strengthen implementation of its four functions and, ultimately, its effectiveness as a science-policy interface. [Read more…] about Call for expressions of interest from professional organisations to coordinate the external element of the IPBES review

Call for input: Understanding interactions between land and marine systems

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Connections Matter – Developing an ecosystem services flow based economic model to understand the interactions between adjacent land and marine based primary production systems to mutual benefit

Regional economic development is important in countries such as New Zealand which depend on a thriving primary production sector. Such regional development must encompass economic, social, environmental and cultural components and an Ecosystem Services framework is an ideal vehicle for this (MEA 2005). Ecosystem Service assessments have been applied to many sectors in NZ individually, and one such study done by Moana NZ on abalone identified land derived sediment as a major issue in coastal habitats and affecting seafood production. [Read more…] about Call for input: Understanding interactions between land and marine systems

Marine ESP BWG participated in OneOcean Forum Event

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The OneOcean forum took place in October in Milan with the objective to set the basis for improving the way marine resources are managed, through the integration of Science, Society and Business. It was organized by the Yacht Club ChartaSmeralda under the scientific guidance of the International Oceanographic Committee of UNESCO. Member of the Marine ESP WG were part of the Scientific Advisory Board. [Read more…] about Marine ESP BWG participated in OneOcean Forum Event