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Session on Ecosystem Services at Virtual Expert Forum on SEEA EEA 2020

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The Virtual Expert Forum on SEEA Experimental Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EEA) 2020 is taking place online in several sessions between June and September 2020. Session 3 on ecosystem services will take place on 24-25 August.

This session will be structured around topics listed below. The draft agenda is available here.

Day 1 is intended for a broader audience and will mostly consist of general discussions for information and engagement purposes. Day 2 is, however, aimed at an expert audience and will be structured around small group discussions on technical issues. [Read more…] about Session on Ecosystem Services at Virtual Expert Forum on SEEA EEA 2020

ReNature Training Course 5: Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface

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The ReNature 5th Training Course ‘Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface’ will bring together experts who through research or practice are working across the science-policy interface to mainstream and implement nature-based solutions (NBS). During the training course particpants will explore the current policy context promoting NBS interventions, discuss NBS design, implementation and effectiveness in providing co-benefits, and evaluate methods for effective communication and collaboration across the science-policy interface. The ReNature 5th Training Course will share positive experiences, from Europe and beyond, of effective collaboration at the science-policy interface. [Read more…] about ReNature Training Course 5: Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface

Central European Scientific Conference on Green Finance and Sustainable Development

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In light of the growing awereness about the interlinkages between climate, environmental and financial challenges, the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) and the Corvinus University of Budapest are jointly organising the Central European Scientific Conference on Green Finance and Sustainable Development. The conference aims to provide researchers, academics, policy makers and professionals with a valuable forum for the discussion of ideas and questions related to the main theme, ie.  Financing the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Registration for participants is open now! Find more information and register here.

3rd ESP Europe Conference postponed to 17-20 May 2021

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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and after careful consideration, the Conference Organising Committee, in close consultation with the ESP Steering Committee, has decided to postpone the 3rd ESP Europe Conference to 17-20 May 2021. This decision was taken to ensure that everyone can travel and participate safely. [Read more…] about 3rd ESP Europe Conference postponed to 17-20 May 2021

Training School Analysis of the cost effectiveness of Woodlands for Water PES

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The Cost Action PESFOR-W (Payment for Ecosystem Services: Forest for Water) organises a training school on Analysis of the cost effectiveness of Woodlands for Water PES. The training school will take place on 6-8 October 2020 in Freiburg, Germany. The deadline for application is June 30th, 2020. Applicants should send a one-page motivation letter, an estimate of their travel costs, and their full CV for full consideration to [email protected]

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