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!
The course examines how natural resources and biodiversity are increasingly being referred to as natural capital. It looks at the evolution of natural capital and ecosystem service (ESS) thinking, categories of ESS, case study examples, the advantages of an ESS approach, and critiques of using a utilitarian approach to nature.
Scholarships are available!
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The fifth edition of the short course on “Spatial multicriteria analysis for environmental decision-making” will take place in Trento (Italy) on 6-8 September 2017. The course provides the essential principles of multicriteria analysis (MCA) and spatial MCA applied to environmental problems. The teaching method is based on theoretical lectures and hands-on exercises, using freely available software packages. [Read more…] about Training course: Spatial multicriteria analysis for environmental decision-making
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service (IPBES) is a science-policy interface established to provide a robust evidence base, together with the necessary tools and local capacity, to help decision makers around the world identifying solutions to pressures on global ecosystems and loss of biodiversity; thereby securing long term human wellbeing and sustainable development.
IPBES call for experts: Second Order Drafts and Summary for Policymakers Expert Reviewers for Thematic Assessment on Land Degradation and Restoration and the four Regional Assessments on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
April 30 is the deadline for submitting session proposals to the ESP9 World Conference. Please click here to read more about session proposal submission. Proposals submitted after this deadline will still be considered, but chances of acceptance will decrease due to limited availability of session-slots so best submit on time.
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is accepting applications for the 2017 Gregory Award. The Gregory Award seeks to mark the achievements of Bob and Ann Gregory and further their interest in international relations by providing economic assistance to outstanding students or professionals from outside of the US and Canada to attend the SAF Convention and have meaningful engagement with foresters on the North American continent. [Read more…] about Society of American Foresters invites to apply for 2017 Gregory Award
