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Save the date: 7th ESP Europe Conference

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SAVE THE DATE
7th ESP Europe Conference
11-15 OCTOBER 2027 | AVEIRO, PORTUGAL
After the success of the ESP Prague conference this May, we are pleased to announce the date and location for the next ESP Europe conference – the beautiful city of Aveiro, Portugal. with our friends at University of Aveiro taking on the role of conference hosts.

Block the week of 11-15 October 2027 in your agenda and stay tuned for more information about this event! We expect to open the call for sessions this fall.

We look forward to welcoming you in Aveiro!

Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

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The Green Talent project is the first training school dedicated to Research and Innovation (R&I) support, knowledge valorisation (turning research into practical socio-economic value), and pioneering research to address the biodiversity and climate crises through systemic solutions.

  • Date: December 1 to 3, 2026
  • Location: Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Participation: in-person

Why apply?

The three-day intensive event aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world impact. In addition to the focus on scientific approaches to address biodiversity and climate challenges together, the attendees will dive into practical, critical pillars of modern research support. [Read more…] about Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity

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Registrations are invted for the Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity (Cohab3), which will take place from 14th to 17th September, in Galway City, Ireland. ESP members receive a 20% discount on the registration fee.

Under the theme of Partnerships for People and Planet, the conference will bring governments, IGOs, NGOs, academia, businesses, indigenous peoples and local community groups together to discuss the interlinkages between the global health and biodiversity crises. Participants will share research, policy perspectives, experience and outlooks on how these intersecting global priorities can be addressed in a spirit of partnership, placing planetary health at the heart of solutions for a more sustainable future. [Read more…] about Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity

LTER-BG International Scientific Conference 2026

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The Bulgarian Long-Term Ecosystem Research network (LTER-BG) is happy to inform you that the Registration and Abstract submission for the LTER-BG International Scientific Conference 2026: Long-Term Ecosystem Research: Contributions, Challenges and Future Perspectives are now open!

The Conference will mark 20 years of LTER-BG as part of eLTER. It is organized by the LTER-BG network: the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER-BAS), Institute of Oceanology (IO-BAS), University of Forestry (UF), Forest Research Institute (FRI-BAS). It has the support of Pensoft Publishers and receives funding through the National Roadmap for Research Infrastructure (2020–2027), coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria. [Read more…] about LTER-BG International Scientific Conference 2026

Webinar: Strengthening ERC engagement within the IPBES

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As we prepare our ESP&YESS delegation for the upcoming 12th IPBES Plenary in Manchester, we warmly invite you to a preparatory webinar designed to support youth participation. Whether you are new to IPBES work or an experienced delegate, this session will provide a valuable platform for exchange and for strengthening contributions to the international biodiversity and ecosystem services agenda.

The first part will include the overviews of IPBES officers, David González and Amarys Preuss, who will provide an introduction to the IPBES structure and how different stakeholders can contribute to IPBES work. The second half is tailored for young researchers and students, with Dr Carla Washbourne (ESP) and YESS members, Naomi Bi, and Nita Shashidharan sharing practical advice on navigating the plenary sessions and understanding key documents.

The ESP and YESS warmly invite you to join us on January 20 at 15:00 CET to learn, ask questions, and connect with our community before the main event.

Registration link: https://registration.yess-network.org/IPBES12