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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Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

September 3, 2026 by mariobalzan Categories: News, Upcoming events

The Green Talent project is the first training school dedicated to Research and Innovation (R&I) support, knowledge valorisation (turning research into practical socio-economic value), and pioneering research to address the biodiversity and climate crises through systemic solutions.

Date: December 1 to 3, 2026
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria.
Participation: in-person

Why apply?

The three-day intensive event aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world impact. In addition to the focus on scientific approaches to address biodiversity and climate challenges together, the attendees will dive into practical, critical pillars of modern research support. [Read more…] about Call for applications: GREN TALENT’s training school on systemic solutions addressing the biodiversity and climate crises

Call for Participation: Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science

July 16, 2026 by YESS admin Categories: Collaboration calls, News

Calling all early-career researchers and practitioners in the ESP community! 🌍

The field of ecosystem services is evolving fast — and the people shaping its next chapter are often the ones least asked what they think. Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS), ESP’s early-career collaboration unit, launches a global survey to capture our collective experiences, systemic barriers, and future priorities to help bridge the gap between science and policy..

“Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science” aims to capture the experiences, systemic barriers, and priorities of early-career professionals across the ES field — helping bridge the gap between science and policy from the ground up.
Whether you’re a student, postdoc, junior researcher, or early-career practitioner working on ecosystem services or related fields, your voice matters here.
🔗 Take the survey [Read more…] about Call for Participation: Early-Career Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Science

Report on the ESP General Assembly

June 12, 2026 by Iskra Categories: Collaboration calls, ESP Updates, News

During the conference in Prague, we held an ESP General Assembly and the Interim Executive Committee (IEC) shared their proposals for establishing ESP as an independent legal entity and for holding elections for ESP governance (Steering Committee and Executive Committee). In brief the proposals are based on two main points: [Read more…] about Report on the ESP General Assembly

We Value Nature – a new online space to learn and connect

June 11, 2026 by Iskra Categories: Collaboration calls, News

The Foundation for Sustainable Development (which hosts the Ecosystem Services Partnership Secretariat) is launching ‘We Value Nature’ – a new global online community platform designed to bring together people from science, policy, practice, education, business and society to collaborate and take action for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

The platform features dedicated spaces to collaborate, share project updates and network with global peers. We are also developing a workshop series to connect experts directly to a wider audience interested in ecosystem services. ESP members can sign up for free access to the We Value Nature pilot!

We are looking for individuals to host an interactive session and help bring this new platform to life. If you are interested in leading an online session, please email us at [email protected]. We will provide the platform and support to make it happen. [Read more…] about We Value Nature – a new online space to learn and connect

Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity

June 11, 2026 by Iskra Categories: Collaboration calls, News, Upcoming events

Registrations are invted for the Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity (Cohab3), which will take place from 14^th to 17^th September, in Galway City, Ireland. ESP members receive a 20% discount on the registration fee.

Under the theme of Partnerships for People and Planet, the conference will bring governments, IGOs, NGOs, academia, businesses, indigenous peoples and local community groups together to discuss the interlinkages between the global health and biodiversity crises. Participants will share research, policy perspectives, experience and outlooks on how these intersecting global priorities can be addressed in a spirit of partnership, placing planetary health at the heart of solutions for a more sustainable future. [Read more…] about Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity