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ESP 11th World Conference

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From global to local ecosystem services: pathways to Nature-based Solutions inspired from Down Under

23-27 June 2025 | Darwin, Australia

As we confront the critical challenges of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, land degradation and sustainability, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer a powerful approach to address these interconnected crises. The 11th ESP World Conference in Darwin will explore pathways to NbS, with a special focus on the insights that local and Indigenous peoples and their value systems can offer.

Registration is currently open, Early Bird fees are available until 1 May. You can find out more and register at www.espconference.org.

Key topics include:

  • Local and Indigenous values and ecosystem services: Understanding the role of Indigenous and local community knowledge and value systems in shaping sustainable pathways.
  • Pathways to Nature-based Solutions (NbS): Exploring successful models from local to global scales, and how they can be applied elsewhere and/or adapted.
  • From research to practice: Connecting ecosystem services science with policymakers, practitioners, and diverse sectors to accelerate NbS implementation.
  • Nature-positive Solutions for a global future: How local insights can contribute to global environmental goals, such as the SDGs and biodiversity targets.

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Call for participation: Survey on the role of researchers in transformative change

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After the successful launch during the last ESP conference in Wageningen, the YESS survey on the role of researchers in transformative change will close soon! Therefore we wish to bring it again to the attention of the ESP community inviting its members to participate, while thanking all those who participated already!

Are you a researcher working in academic fields related to biodiversity, ecosystem services, or sustainability?

Then this is an invitation to take a moment to reflect upon your role in fostering transformative change. [Read more…] about Call for participation: Survey on the role of researchers in transformative change

ESP India national network with new lead team

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kiran Kumar T. M. and Dr. Suvangi Rath have joined the lead team of the ESP India national network. Below a message from the new lead team.

Hello Researchers,

Ecosystem services represent a ground-breaking revolution in global research, aimed at ensuring the sustainability of our environment and the preservation of biodiversity. The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) has played a pivotal role in uniting researchers from around the world on a shared platform to develop and implement solutions for protecting natural capital. We are honoured to join the ESP team and take on the responsibility of leading the India national network. Our work mainly aims to estimate the economic value of ecosystem services in India, assess the impact of agricultural land use change on ecosystem services, and finally assess economic value, trade-offs, and farmers’ willingness to accept incentives for the adoption of improved farm practices. We warmly invite collaboration with scientists and academicians, both within India and internationally, to advance our research efforts. [Read more…] about ESP India national network with new lead team

Co-Bio News: Living with pollinators: Their essential role and how to attract them to our gardens

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With spring approaching, gardens and green spaces are slowly coming to life, offering the perfect opportunity to observe pollinators and create a welcoming habitat for them. The “Wekerle, természetesen!” (Wekerle, naturally!) event series continued with a session titled “Pollinators Are Our Friends”, focusing on the essential role of pollinators in our ecosystems and how to support them in urban gardens.

Guest speaker Dóra Kapisinszky, school beekeeper and garden designer, shared valuable insights on the different types of pollinators and the essential role they play in ecosystems. She highlighted the importance of overcoming fears and misconceptions about insects, learning how to coexist with them, and reacting appropriately to their presence. [Read more…] about Co-Bio News: Living with pollinators: Their essential role and how to attract them to our gardens

Partner Meeting in Vienna – Exchange, Learning, and Collaboration

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Between February 25 and 27, 2025, the Co-Bio project partners gathered in Vienna for a three-day exchange visit, bringing together participants from local case studies across Europe. The aim of the meeting was to exchange and learn from each other, share best practices, and provide valuable feedback for the finalisation of the project’s prototype guideline.

The visit began with presentations and discussions on local case studies, followed by reflections on public value and the role of biodiversity initiatives in urban spaces. Finishing the first day with a tour of the University of Vienna’s Main Campus offered insights into local biodiversity initiatives, including the installation of bird and bat nesting boxes and the ecological management of green spaces. [Read more…] about Partner Meeting in Vienna – Exchange, Learning, and Collaboration