This article in the journal Ecosystem Services reviews the prevalence and usage of the concept of ecosystem services in American and other common law legal systems. It suggests that this concept is rarely relied on by courts and other adjudicatory bodies. [Read more…] about ES and Judge-Made Law: A Review of Legal Cases in Common Law Countries
ESP connects over 3000 ecosystem services scientists, policy makers and practitioners who work together in more than 40 Working Groups and a growing number of National Networks on all continents. ESP regularly organises World and Regional conferences and provides many Services to further enhance the application of ecosystem services for nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable management. Partner up with ESP and join in the global effort for the future of our Natural Capital!
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ES and U.S. Stormwater Planning: An Approach for Improving Urban Stormwater Decisions
This article in the journal Environmental Science and Policy presents an ecosystem services framework for assessing the context-specific needs of decision makers, while considering the strengths and limitations of greenwater infrastructure use in urban stormwater management. [Read more…] about ES and U.S. Stormwater Planning: An Approach for Improving Urban Stormwater Decisions
Mapping the Global Distribution of Locally Generated Marine ES
The Case of the West and Central Pacific Ocean Tuna Fisheries
Ecosystem service maps are instrumental for the assessment and communication of the costs and benefits of human-nature interactions. This article in the journal Ecosystem Services proposes an integrated way of assessing and mapping global flows of marine ecosystem services. [Read more…] about Mapping the Global Distribution of Locally Generated Marine ES
Transnational Workshop: Alpine ecosystem services (ES) – a toolset for international cooperation
The University of Innsbruck hosts an interactive AlpES workshop on 28th September 2018 about the integration of the ES concept in international decision-making. The goal of the event is to discuss and elaborate links for ES management in transboundary (environmental) conflicts. [Read more…] about Transnational Workshop: Alpine ecosystem services (ES) – a toolset for international cooperation
Two PhD positions on Nature-based Solutions
Our lab at the University of Trento (www.planningfores.com) has opened two PhD positions on: Planning for Nature-based Solutions in cities Impact Assessment of Nature-based Solutions. Application details (Curriculum D): click here.