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Measuring ecosystem multifunctionality across scales

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This new paper published in the journal Environmental Research Letters deals with measuring ecosystem multifunctionality across scales.

Multifunctionality refers to the capacity of an area to supply multiple ecosystem functions or services. While many conceptual and methodological advances have focused on defining and quantifying multifunctionality, the challenge of dealing with cross-scale dynamics of multifunctionality remains open. This study proposes a new way of measuring multifunctionality across spatial scales, illustrated with a European-wide dataset of 18 ecosystem services. [Read more…] about Measuring ecosystem multifunctionality across scales

Sustainable Farming study tour and ideas exchange between Australia and India

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A group of 9 of Aussie farmers and researchers (Charles Darwin University/NT Farmers Association), including SWG 9 lead Kamaljit Sangha, had an exceptionally wonderful trip to Punjab, India. They visited many diverse farms over the 9 days from 2-10 Dec 2019, and had wonderful discussions with the local farmers. A workshop was also organised at the Central University, Bathinda to support knowledge exchange between the Aussie and Indian farmers that was attended by >100 participants.

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Announcing the 2020-2024 Steering Committee  

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In 2019, the election process for the new ESP Steering Committee took place. The ESP Steering Committee is responsible for advising the Executive Committee, overseeing the operation and governance of the ESP, and making broader decisions regarding the general membership of the ESP. It is elected every four years through an ESP-wide process of nomination and election.

The 2020-2024 Steering Committee has been elected following the new ESP rules on regional and gender balance. Its thirty members represent twelve world regions [Read more…] about Announcing the 2020-2024 Steering Committee  

A quick guide to implementing ES approaches for policy makers

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In collaboration with ESP Asia Regional Office, National Institute of Ecology(NIE) Korea published a quick guide for policy makers who are interested in implementing ecosystem services approaches for nature conservation.

This guide provides key points of ES concepts, presents policy cases with practical examples and encourages public officers to further develop ES strategies to maintain ecosystem benefits our nature delivers. It is also a helpful starting point to develop your own regional guide to formulate ES approaches and to engage more people in developing nature-based solutions. [Read more…] about A quick guide to implementing ES approaches for policy makers

Ecosystem approach in Balkhash lake basin (Kazakhstan – China)

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Ecosystem management in Balkhash Lake basin as a model of SDG localization in Kazakhstan and Central Asia region

Dr. Bulat K. Yessekin, Kazakhstan green economy national council expert, and lead of the ESP West and Central Asia regional chapter, describes the case of Balkhash lake basin in Kazakhstan. The area, a common example of unsustainable management in Kazakhstan,
was offered as a model of problems transformation into opportunities. [Read more…] about Ecosystem approach in Balkhash lake basin (Kazakhstan – China)