Worldwide network to enhance the science, policy and practice of ecosystem services for conservation and sustainable development


ESP connects over 3000 ecosystem services scientists, policy makers and practitioners who work together in more than 40 Working Groups and a growing number of National Networks on all continents. ESP regularly organises World and Regional conferences and provides many Services to further enhance the application of ecosystem services for nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable management. Partner up with ESP and join in the global effort for the future of our Natural Capital!

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Professor of Human Geography (Regional Studies)

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Vacancy at the University of Eastern Finland: Professor of Human Geography (Regional Studies)

The post of Professor of Human Geography (Regional Studies) will be situated in the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at the University of Eastern Finland. Members of the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies at the University of Eastern Finland carry out research addressing the local preconditions relating to the use of natural resources and the environment, well-being and cultural interactions in border areas and peripheries, and the related social, geographical and historical dynamics of development. [Read more…] about Professor of Human Geography (Regional Studies)

PhD position in prospective LCA methodologies to establish Sustainable Bioeconomy Strategies

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All details on this position here.

You dream to carry out research that will have real impact? You want to contribute to a cutting-edge “Make Our Planet Great Again” project and to develop the most comprehensive and integrated bioeconomy strategy in Europe? Here is your chance!  

The Cambioscop team at the Department of Engineering of biological systems and processes (LISBP) is recruiting a doctoral researcher (PhD) to pursue applied research at the interface of disciplines that include consequential Life Cycle Assessment, Agroecology as well as Environmental & Natural resources economics. We are seeking exceptional early-career scholars committed to connecting interdisciplinary research to important sustainability challenges.  [Read more…] about PhD position in prospective LCA methodologies to establish Sustainable Bioeconomy Strategies

ESP Steering Committee Elections: Voting is Open

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Today we opened the voting for the new ESP steering committee. 

In 2019 the ESP will change the composition of its steering committee and executive committee. As from today, all ESP members can elect a new steering committee. The ESP steering committee advises the executive committee, oversees the operation and governance of the ESP, and makes broader decisions affecting the general membership of the ESP. Once installed, the new steering committee will appoint a new chair and co-chair and a new executive committee.

If you are an ESP paying member, you have received an email detailing the voting procedure. If you did not receive the email, please contact [email protected]. Voting will be open in the next three weeks. If you initiate or renew your membership in that period, please get in touch and we will send you the instructions for SC voting.

ESP January Update

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Our January newsletter is out. Click here to find out all the things we have planned for 2019 and recent developments from our working groups, national networks and partners.

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Update from SWG 5 – ES and Water Management

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Short overview of the outcomes from the SWG5 session at the ESP EU 2018 in San Sebastian, Spain: S5 – “Promoting sustainability through water-related concepts, approaches and tools for quantifying ES”. The session provided diversity of perspectives related to water resources, their quantification and sustainable management. There is huge resource of complex quantitative water related research with high potential for applications in sustainable decision-making. Nevertheless, the communication of results to stakeholders was identified as a key challenge and scientists are divided between two main strategies: [Read more…] about Update from SWG 5 – ES and Water Management