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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South-East Europe regional session O2 at the 4th ESP conference

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ESP South-East Europe Regional Chapter and its leads, Stoyan Nedkov and Jeroen Arends supported by Hristina Prodanova and Vanya Stoycheva organized a regional session at the 4th ESP Europe Regional conference that took place in Heraklion, Greece from 10 to 14 October 2022.

The session O2 – “Biodiversity and ecosystem services in South-East Europe: Research challenges and application issues towards a community of practice” included participants from several countries (Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey) and affiliations (academic, private sector, and students). The outcomes of the session include an idea to prepare a proposal for cross-walking and improving ecosystem mapping and ecosystem services; the development of a community of practice towards the exchange of knowledge and capacity building; interrelationships between different aspects of ecosystems mapping. [Read more…] about South-East Europe regional session O2 at the 4th ESP conference

Ecosystem Accounting virtual event – call for abstracts

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Abstract sbmission extended for an exciting upcoming workshop on EO for Ecosystem Accounting hosted by the European Space Agency in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division and GEO EO4EA. The workshop will take place November 28 – December 1, 2022. (Please find the website event page, details, and registration information here.

This workshop will bring together experts in Earth Observation and experts in Ecosystem Accounting to jointly discuss the key challenges that need to be addressed in order to use Earth Observation in compiling national ecosystem accounts to support national policies. [Read more…] about Ecosystem Accounting virtual event – call for abstracts

Conference: Nature-based solutions for improvement of water quality and river basin management

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The LIFE GoodWater IP project is organising an international conference on “Nature-based solutions for improvement of water quality and river basin management” to be held on 26-27 October 2022 in Riga, Latvia. The conference will aim to present the role of nature-based solutions and ecosystem services approaches in improving the ecological quality of water bodies, as well as to share experiences and lessons learned in applying these measures in rural areas.

Find out more about the event and how to register here.