Integrating cultural ecosystem services into decision-making has been under-considered due to a number of key methodological gaps. The multidisciplinary demand of effective cultural ecosystem services research is one reason for this situation. This paper provides and tests a framework of complementary methods and presents an integrated evaluation and communication strategy for cultural ecosystem services.
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Help wanted: Fill out survey on ECR engagement in science-policy interfaces
We, the Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS) Network’s delegation to the 7th IPBES Plenary in Paris in 2019 are conducting study about engagement of early-career researchers (ECRs) in science-policy interfaces. We are interested in perspectives and experiences of both ECRs as well as researchers at later career stages. We would really appreciate if you participated in the study by filling out online survey by April 1st.
- If you are an ECR (5 or fewer number of years of work experience after you last degree), then this survey is for you.
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Deadline extended for ESP Europe 2020 session proposals!
The 3rd ESP regional conference for Europe will take place 21-24 September in Tartu, Estonia. The call for sessios is open, deadline is extended to 10 March 2020.
We encourage active members within ESP Working Groups, Regional Chapters and National Networks to submit a session proposal. Also, non-ESP members working in the field of ecosystem services as academics, policy makers or practitioners are very welcome to submit.. You can submit a session proposal here.
First sessions announced for ECOSERV 2020
The Poland National Network has announced the first sessions registered for the ECOSERV 2020 – 6th Scientific Symposium “Ecosystem services in transdisciplinary approach”. The Symposium will take place on 6-8 July 2020 in Poznan, Poland. The ECOSERV 2020 will be focused on new research in ecosystem services, including the methods, tools, models and implementation. See more and submit your abstract on the conference website. Abstracts deadline: 30 April 2020.
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ESP February Update is out!
In this issue of the ESP Update you will find news on our upcoming regional conferences. We are currently calling for session proposals for the European and Latin America & Caribbean conferences – if you have a great idea for a session, don’t hesitate to submit (more information in the update). Read further to find out the news from the ESP community – new publications, Special Issues, collaboration calls and more!