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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Scientists call for action for the EU Common Agricultural Policy to address sustainability challenges

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Scientists concerened about agricultural sustainability and the role of the CAP have started a new petition calling for an evidence-based, future-proof EU Common Agricultural Policy. The short summary of the joint statement reads:

“Making agriculture sustainable is a global challenge. In the European Union (EU), the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is failing with respect to biodiversity, climate, soil, land degradation as well as socio-economic challenges especially in rural areas. The European Commission’s proposal for a CAP post-2020 allows Member States to choose low-ambition implementation. [Read more…] about Scientists call for action for the EU Common Agricultural Policy to address sustainability challenges

ESP10 participants collect voluntary contributions towards peatland rewetting

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Participants of the 10th ESP World Conference donated €1240 in voluntarily greenhouse gas emission compensation. The donation goes towards peatland rewetting in the MoorFutures project Gelliner Bruch and will be used to offset 31 tonnes of CO2.

MoorFutures® were introduced in Germany as the first carbon credits from peatland rewetting. MoorFutures have been developed in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and follow the regional MoorFutures standard. The MoorFutures criteria are clearly defined, scientifically validated, transparent, and are based on the principles of the Verified Carbon Standard and the Kyoto Protocol. [Read more…] about ESP10 participants collect voluntary contributions towards peatland rewetting

ESP10 conference welcomes over 750 participants from 65+ countries

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The 10th ESP World Conference took place between 21-25 October in Hannover, Germany and we are happy to report that it was a great success!

With more than 750 participants from over 65 countries, ESP10 was the biggest ESP conference yet, with the widest international outreach. The conference program featured impactful keynote speaches and panel discussions, sessions on diverse topics, a poster session, business day and market place, the brand new ‘ES in Practice’ competition, a documentary screening and multiple excursions.

The conference set a great example by having majority of keynote speakers and session hosts be female, child daycare was available, all the food was organic, local, and vegetarian and the participants collected over 1200 euro in donations to a carbon offset project – Moor Futures. [Read more…] about ESP10 conference welcomes over 750 participants from 65+ countries

Vacancy: Scientific collaborator in the field of the guarantee of forest performance at national and international level

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The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, protection from natural hazards and the maintenance of biodiversity. The FOEN is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DATEC).
FOEN is looking for a scientific contributor in the field of the guarantee of forest performance at national and international level.

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