Following the long-term effort and preparations, the National Platform for Ecosystem Services (NPES) was established in the Czech Republic. NPES evolved within the Integrated Project LIFE, LIFE-IP: N2K Revisited – Integrated LIFE project for the Natura 2000 network in the Czech Republic, called One Nature. NPES was established as a scientific-political body with a vision to support and coordinate the creation of policies and strategies focused on ecosystem services in the field of nature conservation and biodiversity, as well as other departmental policies. The goal of NPES is to support the exchange of information and the sharing of experiences in the area of assessment and use of ecosystem services in decision-making. The activity of the platform will also facilitate international cooperation and support the development of a national network of institutions cooperating in the field of ecosystem services and further developing individual key themes. [Read more…] about National Platform for Ecosystem Services officially launched in the Czech Republic
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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Pre-COP15 webinar: Make Nature Count. Aligning financial flows with Ecosystem Services
Join the online webinar hosted by the Foundation for Sustainable Development in cooperation with ASN Bank to find out more about ecosystem services, the valuation of nature and how your organisation can use this to make nature count. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 30th November, 14:00-15:30 CET.
Part of the discussions during COP 15 in Montreal will be around the concept of ‘nature positive’ and having a net positive effect on biodiversity. But what is nature positive? And what does a positive effect on biodiversity actually mean from a societal perspective? [Read more…] about Pre-COP15 webinar: Make Nature Count. Aligning financial flows with Ecosystem Services
Job! Assistant professor spatial modellng of food systems
Job! What makes food systems resilient and sustainable? We are looking for an assistant prof to model interactions in food systems under a changing climate, eg between food production and ecosystem service flows. Check out the vacancy here
The deadline for submissions is December 15 2022.
Questions? Email the contact person in the vacancy or Louise Willemen.
Call for papers: International Forum for Geoinformatics
The annual International Forum for Geoinformatics GI_Salzburg23, 4-6 July, Salzburg, Austria, is currently calling for papers. The contribution possibilities range from scientific full papers to application-oriented technical presentations. The deadline for submission is 1 February 2023 for Full Papers & Short Paper contributions and 26 February 2023 to submit for workshops & product presentations & Industry Innovation. Posters can be submitted until 1 May 2023.
[Read more…] about Call for papers: International Forum for Geoinformatics
Research fellow: Developing ES based economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in northern Australia
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