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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A quick guide to implementing ES approaches for policy makers

by Categories: ESP Asia Regional Office, News, Publications

In collaboration with ESP Asia Regional Office, National Institute of Ecology(NIE) Korea published a quick guide for policy makers who are interested in implementing ecosystem services approaches for nature conservation.

This guide provides key points of ES concepts, presents policy cases with practical examples and encourages public officers to further develop ES strategies to maintain ecosystem benefits our nature delivers. It is also a helpful starting point to develop your own regional guide to formulate ES approaches and to engage more people in developing nature-based solutions. [Read more…] about A quick guide to implementing ES approaches for policy makers

Ecosystem approach in Balkhash lake basin (Kazakhstan – China)

by Categories: News, Publications, Uncategorized

Ecosystem management in Balkhash Lake basin as a model of SDG localization in Kazakhstan and Central Asia region

Dr. Bulat K. Yessekin, Kazakhstan green economy national council expert, and lead of the ESP West and Central Asia regional chapter, describes the case of Balkhash lake basin in Kazakhstan. The area, a common example of unsustainable management in Kazakhstan,
was offered as a model of problems transformation into opportunities. [Read more…] about Ecosystem approach in Balkhash lake basin (Kazakhstan – China)

GI_Forum 2020: connecting spatially – Call for papers

by Categories: Collaboration calls, News, Upcoming events

GI_Forum provides a platform for dialogue among geospatial minds, informing the GeoInformation Society, contributing to a more just, ethical and sustainable society.

GI_Forum is organized by the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, University of Salzburg and in cooperation with the Austrian Academy of Sciences. [Read more…] about GI_Forum 2020: connecting spatially – Call for papers

Call for sessions: 3rd ESP Europe Conference 2020

by Categories: ESP conference, News, Upcoming events

The 3rd European Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference will take place in Tartu, Estonia on 21-24 September 2020. Call for sessions is now OPEN!

We would like to call on the ecosystem services community at large, and ESP members especially, to submit a session proposal for our upcoming conference. The deadline for session submission is 1 March 2020. Check the call for sessions page for more information and to submit your proposal.

You can find more information about this event on the official conference website.

EcoSummit 2020: deadline for abstract submissions extended to 6 December

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The 6th International EcoSummit Congress – EcoSummit 2020 – Building a sustainable and desirable future: Adapting to a changing land and sea-scape , will take place at The Gold Coast Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia, from 21st – 25th June 2020.

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 6 December 2019. You can find out more and submit an abstract here. [Read more…] about EcoSummit 2020: deadline for abstract submissions extended to 6 December