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Online questionnaire on Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation

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The Autonomous University of Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), is conducting a research on Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation.

The research is a part of a ESPA-funded project along with Cambridge University. The aim of the study is producing a survey-based quantitative analysis article exploring the confusion and disagreements that drive debates about ecosystem services and poverty. To do that the researchers are collecting data via an online questionnaire that explores ecosystem services and poverty issues.  [Read more…] about Online questionnaire on Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation

Call for Papers: Workshop on the Assessment and Economic Valuation of RES of Landscapes in EU Member States

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Call for Papers for a Workshop on the Assessment and Economic Valuation of Recreational Ecosystem Services of Landscapes in EU Member States: Deadline 31 July.

The workshop Assessment and Economic Valuation of Recreational Ecosystem Services (RES) of Landscapes in EU Member States will take place at Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany, on September 12-13, 2016. The workshop picks up the challenge of assessing and valuing ecosystem services as stipulated by target 2, action 5 of the EU Biodiversity strategy (i.e. Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services – a process commonly abbreviated as MAES). [Read more…] about Call for Papers: Workshop on the Assessment and Economic Valuation of RES of Landscapes in EU Member States

Expert input needed for drafting the Antwerp Declaration

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The European Ecosystem Services conference would like to leave a legacy and create a statement of intent regarding ecosystem services. To that purpose, we will draft the Antwerp Declaration, which will be presented and discussed during the conference. The declaration will outline a clear message from the participants about ecosystem services that is relevant to the wider world. Your expert views on ecosystem services are highly appreciated. Please proceed to the Antwerp Declaration Questionnaire and share your thoughts with us in just 5 minutes.

Thank you in advance!
The Conference Organising Team [Read more…] about Expert input needed for drafting the Antwerp Declaration

Call for abstracts: First Latin American ESP Conference

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We have the pleasure to invite you to submit an abstract for a presentation to the First Latin American Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference, which will take place in Cali, Colombia, on 18-21 October 2016. The conference will rely on a wide program that will include magisterial conferences, oral presentations, posters, field trip and a diverse program of parallel sessions to provide opportunities for socialization and exchange of ideas on the ecosystem services approach. [Read more…] about Call for abstracts: First Latin American ESP Conference