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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ESP Regional Office Asia: Official opening in September

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We are very happy to announce that the ESP Asia Regional Office will officially open on 22 September. The regional office is supported by Gyeonngi provincial government of South Korea and ESP Asian members. The initiative for the regional office was discussed and agreed among members at the First Asian ESP Conference earlier this year. The office will be located in Pyeonghwa nuri park close to the DMZ(demilitarized zone) shared with North Korea and it is a truly symbolic place of “Nature for Peace”. This Regional office will serve as foothold to strengthen the ESP Asian network and to support nature-based solutions promoting ES polices and practices in Asia.

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IJBESM to become a fully open access journal

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TBSMThe International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management (IJBESM) will move to full open access from 26 September 2016 onwards. The journal responds to requests by most funders and policymakers, who want the work they fund available to everyone. The regular Article Publishing Charge (APC) will be €625 only. Full ESP members will receive a 15% discount on the APC. Manuscripts submitted before September 26th will, if accepted, become available open access for free. [Read more…] about IJBESM to become a fully open access journal

Workshop: Sustainability Challenges and Solutions in Post 2015 Development

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An international three day workshop on the topic of “Sustainability Challenges and Solutions in Post 2015 Development” will take place on the 1-3 November 2016 at the University of Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan. The organizers will pay the travelling costs, arranged accommodation and food for these three days for 10 international participant.

For more information, please go to the university’s official webpage or contact Prof. Mushahid Anwar.

ESEE conference 2017 Budapest

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The next biannual conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics will be organized in Budapest, in June 2017. Various conference topics are related to ecosystem services, including “Imitating and learning from nature”, “Ecosystem services: complexity, financialization, trade-offs, valuation”, “Natural resource management”, or “Biodiversity and ecosystem services in the policy arena”. The conference is also open to special session proposals. [Read more…] about ESEE conference 2017 Budapest

Call for Student Volunteers ACES 2016

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The ACES 2016 Conference will take place December 5-9 2016. ACES 2016 is now recruiting student volunteers for various supporting roles including AV Operators, Moderator Assistants and Registration Assistants. Volunteers must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a subject area applicable to Ecosystem Services.

Why Volunteer?
In return for your service, student volunteers receive a free conference registration and free shared guest room accommodations for up to five nights! Click here for details on volunteering.