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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New EU project SELINA launched: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services experts from 31 countries met in Hannover

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Leading experts on ES science, ecosystem accounting, business- and policy-related decision making and on science-policy-business interfaces from related actions (OpenNESS, ESMERALDA, MAIA, MAES, ESP, IPBES, BD Partnership) met in Hannover from September 14-17, 2022, to mark the official launch of the EU Horizon Project SELINA and begin working towards their ambitious goals of implementing ES-related scientific outcomes in evidence-based decision-making.

Coordinated by Leibniz University Hannover and Prof. Dr. Benjamin Burkhard, SELINA (Science for Evidence-based and sustainabLe decisIons about NAtural capital) is an EU-funded project that aims to reshape decision-making processes within the public and private sectors by improving the uptake of Biodiversity, Ecosystem Conditions, and Ecosystem Services information. [Read more…] about New EU project SELINA launched: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services experts from 31 countries met in Hannover

Vacancy: Postdoctoral fellow on spatial prioritization of areas for conservation in Peru

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The Institute of Environmental Geosciences (IGE) is recruiting a Researcher on the topic of Spatial Prioritization of Peru’s Conservation Areas (M/F), starting November 1, 2022, for a period of 12 months, renewable up to 3 years.

This postdoctoral position will focus on the spatial prioritization of areas for conservation in Peru. As part of the Global Deal for Nature, the goal is to increase the coverage of terrestrial protected areas in Peru to 30% of its territory. The prioritization was designed as a socio-ecological approach, and to integrate indicators of biodiversity, carbon sequestration and water supply and demand. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Postdoctoral fellow on spatial prioritization of areas for conservation in Peru

Vacancy: Ecosystem Services science officer @ BirdLife International

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BirdLife International is looking for someone to work closely with their Science team to produce a new module in the Toolkit for Ecosystem Service Site-based Assessment (TESSA) with methods and guidance to non-specialists on assessing air quality regulation as an ecosystem service at particular sites.

Read the full vacancy for more information on the job description and application process.
The application deadline is Thursday, 06 October 2022 – 23:45.

Summer school on Ecosystem Services in the context of decision making in public administration

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Between 5-14 September 2022 the summer school “Innovative potential of ecosystem services for decision-making in public administration” will take place. The program focuses on the possibilities offered by the concept of ecosystem services in spatial and urban planning and landscape management.

The summer school will take place in a combined in-person and online format. The in-person program will take place during the week 5-9 September at MENDELU campus in Lednice, Czech Republic. The distance/online part will take place on 12-14 September. [Read more…] about Summer school on Ecosystem Services in the context of decision making in public administration

E-module on Urban Green Spaces

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The University of Twente ITC together with Tropenbos Suriname developed this e-module on urban green spaces in the tropics in the context, and using the results, of their UTSN Twinning project on “Towards a green and more livable Paramaribo”.

This digital learning module was developed by university teachers and researchers with the aim of giving students a solid introduction to urban green planning and management, the functions and benefits of green spaces in the city, and the measurement and evaluation of planning options. The focus here is on urban green spaces in tropical regions. [Read more…] about E-module on Urban Green Spaces