The recently introduced online resource – the ESMERALDA MAES Explorer – aids decision-makers from policy, science and society to implement Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) at different levels. MAES can reach from national policy to local spatial planning or businesses, who want to support sustainable resource use and understand the condition of ecosystems, their ability to provide services and the socio-cultural and economic values related to them. [Read more…] about ESMERALDA MAES Explorer helps EU member states map and assess ecosystems and their services
Looking back at ESP Asia 2018 Conference
2018 ESP Asia Conference has been successfully held at Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun, India on 9-12 October. We would like to give thanks to everyone who kept the interest and attended the conference.
The opening comprised of the special ritual that shows the Indian culture. The conference had around 100 participants from 12 countries and 14 thematic sessions took place. For the first time at ESP conference, the ESP Asia Intergovernmental Meeting took place in the 2018 ESP Asia Conference. The delegates from 6 Asian Countries such as ROK, DPRK, Nepal, Vietnam, Philippines, and India came together to share the current trend in ES policy and implementation case study in each country. The second ESP Asia Intergovernmental Meeting will occur at ESP10 Conference in Hanover, Germany next year. [Read more…] about Looking back at ESP Asia 2018 Conference
2019 Natural Capital Symposium, Call for abstracts is open
Join the Natural Capital Project in March 18-21, 2019 at Stanford University to continue the conversation around improving the well-being of people and the planet at the Natural Capital Symposium. Every year, leaders from around the world come together at the Symposium to drive innovation and empower decisions informed by nature’s benefits to people. [Read more…] about 2019 Natural Capital Symposium, Call for abstracts is open
Vacancy: Researcher at Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
The Finish Environment Institute (SYKE) is looking for a researcher/senior researcher to work on the topic of spatial modeling of biodiversity and ecosystem services and application of remote sensing data to the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem status. Application deadline: 12.11.2018.
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ESP October Update is out!
The October issue of our newsletter was out earlier this week. In this month’s ESP Update you will find:
- latest info on our Regional Conferences (proceedings from the Asia conference are now online, call for abstracts is open for ESP Africa 2019!),
- updates from several Working Groups and National Networks (the Caribbean regional sub-chapter is recruiting members, the Polish network of ESP would like your input for a survey)
- a whole lot of activities from our colleagues over at the YESS group
- call for nominating candidates for the ESP Steering Committee
- other news from our partners around the globe