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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Research fellow: Developing ES based economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in northern Australia

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The Research Institute for the Environment Livelihoods and (RIEL), Charles Darwin University is starting work on a Discovery Project “Developing ecosystem services based economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in northern Australia” funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). The project aims to advance economic opportunities for Indigenous communities across Northern Australia by developing culturally appropriate ES economies.

As a Research Fellow, you will conduct and coordinate research activities under the supervision of the project leader and in collaboration with our research partners. You’ll contribute to the development of the project research plan, organise and conduct workshops, analyse data, ensure stakeholder engagement, write scientific reports and publications, and report back to the project stakeholders.

Read more and apply here.

Deadline: 15 November 2022

 

How Does Nature Measure Up? Innovative Examples of Cost-Benefit Analysis of Nature-Based Solutions

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This webinar will highlight innovative case studies that assess the costs and benefits of NbS, and how we might use that cost-benefit information to help scale these approaches. Join to hear from Mike Beck (UC Santa Cruz) on the cost effectiveness of nature-based coastal adaptation in the Gulf of Mexico, Anna Bettis (The Nature Conservancy) on a cost-benefit analysis of installing tree canopies to address extreme heat in Phoenix, and from Gregg Brill (The Pacific Institute, CEO Water Mandate) and Ivan Paspaldzhiev (Denkstatt) on benefit accounting and valuation of NbS for watersheds. [Read more…] about How Does Nature Measure Up? Innovative Examples of Cost-Benefit Analysis of Nature-Based Solutions

Urban Forests and Green Areas as Nature-Based Solutions for Brownfield Redevelopment: A Case Study from Brescia Municipal Area (Italy)

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In recent years, cities are undergoing major changes and facing major challenges in terms of sustainability. To promote the green transition, today many urban centres are planning to regenerate disused brownfield areas. In this context, Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are often considered an effective tool to promote the green transition and the sustainable development of cities, especially thanks to the numerous ecosystem services they can provide. With the aim to effectively assess the benefits provided by NBSs, this study analyses two alternative NBS-based intervention scenarios for the redevelopment of an urban brownfield area within the municipality of Brescia (Italy). Read the full article here.

Nature in the city: turning knowledge into urban forestry practice

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Develop your passion for forestry, ecology and urban design while learning how to promote the green transition of cities! This free online course, developed by Uforest in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, provides key knowledge on urban forestry and the different disciplines involved in it. From arboriculture to urban planning, from ecology to community engagement, participants will gain the necessary tools to start promoting nature-based solutions for greener cities. Leading international experts in urban forestry will take part in the course, such as Cecil Konijnendijk (Nature Based Solutions Institute), Nadina Galle (Green City Watch), Maria Chiara Pastore (Politecnico di Milano), Joan Pino (Università Autonoma di Barcellona). Learn more and register here.