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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Expert input needed for drafting the Antwerp Declaration

by Categories: Collaboration calls, Upcoming events

The European Ecosystem Services conference would like to leave a legacy and create a statement of intent regarding ecosystem services. To that purpose, we will draft the Antwerp Declaration, which will be presented and discussed during the conference. The declaration will outline a clear message from the participants about ecosystem services that is relevant to the wider world. Your expert views on ecosystem services are highly appreciated. Please proceed to the Antwerp Declaration Questionnaire and share your thoughts with us in just 5 minutes.

Thank you in advance!
The Conference Organising Team [Read more…] about Expert input needed for drafting the Antwerp Declaration

ESP July Update is out

by Categories: ESP Updates

The ESP Update 2016/07 is out now! In this month’s issue you can find the latest developments from our network – conference announcements, website updates, upcoming events, vacancies and more ES news from our members and friends.

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IJBESM offers free access to nine new Editor’s Choice papers

by Categories: News

The International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management recently added new papers to its Editor’s Choice page. On this page you will find free access to nine recently published articles, selected by Editor-in-Chief, Rudolf de Groot. Together, these articles offer a nice overview of what the Journal stands for: publishing research that informs policymakers and practitioners, improving knowledge on important ecosystem services and their relation with biodiversity, exploring the balance between socio-cultural values, traditional ecological knowledge and economic development, and alternative approaches to improve biodiversity management. [Read more…] about IJBESM offers free access to nine new Editor’s Choice papers

IPBES extends deadline for external reviews of First Order Draft assessments

by Categories: News

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on the ongoing external reviews of First Order Drafts of IPBES assessments to 18 July. As a reminder, expert reviewers are requested to register to review one or more chapters of one or more assessments. [Read more…] about IPBES extends deadline for external reviews of First Order Draft assessments