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.
The 11th ESP World Conference will feature keynote speeches, panel and interactive sessions, and workshops, allowing participants to explore these themes in-depth while fostering collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. With a strong emphasis on solutions, this event will offer a unique platform for translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
To foster connections among participants, several side events will be organized, including a conference dinner and field trips. These activities will offer opportunities for attendees to engage with one another while also experiencing and learning from the beautiful and unique surroundings of Darwin.
Join us in Darwin to forge pathways to NbS that build on the wisdom of local ecosystems, leading us toward a sustainable, nature-positive future!
If your organisation is interested in joining as an exhibitor or sponsor, there are different ways to do this. Find out more here or get in touch with the organisers at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you in Darwin!