The research group on natural capital at the University of Salamanca (Spain) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher in the area of economic valuation of ecosystem services and natural capital. The successful candidate will assist the research group to perform primary and benefit transfer analysis, author research papers, coordinate research activities, take part in grant proposal writing and monitoring, engage in outreach activities, and present research results at conferences, in economic valuation of marine ecosystem services. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Postdoctoral researcher in economic valuation of marine ecosystem services at the University of Salamanca
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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YESS Delegation Adds Youth Voices to IPBES Plenary in Bonn
In August, a delegation of 22 young scientists and environmental advocates (half online, half on-site) from the YESS network participated in the tenth plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) to take part in the global conversation on biodiversity and ecosystem protection.
The IPBES Plenary attracted scientists, experts and policymakers from across the globe to address pressing issues related to biodiversity and with a special focus on the recently-launched alien invasive species assessment. For the fifth year in a row, the YESS network, under the umbrella of ESP, sent passionate young representatives from various corners of the world to ensure that the concerns of young generations are heard and questions of intergenerational justice are considered in the discussions at IPBES. [Read more…] about YESS Delegation Adds Youth Voices to IPBES Plenary in Bonn
ESP delegation at the IPBES10 plenary in Bonn
Once more, the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) network attended the 10th plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in Bonn. This meeting held substantial importance in the global environmental community, as it brought together recognized experts, scientists and policymakers to address the pressing issues of biodiversity and ecosystem services, to accept the recently published Alien Invasive Species Assessment and to pave the road forward for the rolling work program within IPBES up to 2030. [Read more…] about ESP delegation at the IPBES10 plenary in Bonn
Vacancy: Postdoctoral researcher in geospatial artificial intelligence for ES assessments
Dr. Zhao’s lab in the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department at the University of Florida is seeking a highly creative and motivated postdoctoral researcher in the areas of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Ecosystem Services.
Start date: Spring 2024 and negotiable
Application deadline: 15 Dec 2023
For full job description and application details available here. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Postdoctoral researcher in geospatial artificial intelligence for ES assessments
Book on nature conservation in Europe
A recently published book by Cambridge Press, Nature Conservation in Europe edited by Graham Tucker, provides a comprehensive overview of the status of Europe’s nature, relevant threats and pressures. It also analyses the impact of human activities on ecosystems, and gives a snapshot of international and EU biodiversity policies and legislative framework.
The book offers a comparison of conservation efforts and challenges through the assessments of twenty-five EU Member States and the UK compiled by national experts. [Read more…] about Book on nature conservation in Europe