Worldwide network to enhance the science, policy and practice of ecosystem services for conservation and sustainable development


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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UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting

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In a move that may reshape decision and policy-making towards sustainable development, the United Nations adopted a new framework today that includes the contributions of nature when measuring economic prosperity and human well-being.

The new framework — the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) — was adopted by the UN Statistical Commission and marks a major step forward that goes beyond the commonly used statistic of gross domestic product (GDP) that has dominated economic reporting since the end of World War II. This measure would ensure that natural capital—forests, wetlands and other ecosystems—are recognized in economic reporting. [Read more…] about UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting

Taking Stock of Global Capacity for Ecosystem Restoration

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The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is launching a global online survey to identify what and whose capacities need to be enhanced to achieve the goals of the Decade. This survey was jointly developed by a coalition of 38 organizations, under FAO’s leadership.

The survey will provide a baseline in terms of existing system-wide capacities; help identify strengths, gaps, needs and barriers to achieving restoration at scale and guide the UN Decade’s system-wide capacity development efforts, to the benefit of all involved. [Read more…] about Taking Stock of Global Capacity for Ecosystem Restoration

Invitation to join WVN session: Transforming the food system

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Capitals Coalition invites you to the WeValueNature session: Transforming the Food System. This session will be an opportunity to gain insight in the TEEBAgriFood for Business project and learn from business representatives who are working on pilot applications based on the TEEBAgriFood Guidelines in Brazil and Mexico. The representatives will share how they have carried out a capitals assessment and how this has shaped their decision-making. In an interactive way, the session will give you a better understanding of what a capitals approach means in practice. The session will take place on 19 March from 16:00-17:00 CET.

To register for the session click here.

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IPBES Values Assessment – Global ESP Expert Workshops

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In the spirit of inclusion and diversity, please consider reviewing how IPBES describes methods for assessing how values and valuation link people, nature and decision making.

The Ecosystem Services Partnership is pleased to announce a global series of workshops to mobilize the global expert community in contributing reviews for the second order draft of the IPBES assessment on values of Nature.

This series of workshops is spread through the global time zones and will be hosted by regional ESP representatives, but open to anybody interested in reviewing the assessment. [Read more…] about IPBES Values Assessment – Global ESP Expert Workshops

TEEBAgriFood for Business – upcoming roundtable events

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Several events will be held in relation to the TEEBAgriFood for Business project.

This year the project will focus on India, China and Indonesia. To start off activities in those countries, the project will firstly organise roundtables to run consultations on the TEEBAgriFood Operational Guidelines for Business. The aim is to bring together key stakeholders to discuss the need for food system transformation and best practices. The participants will have the opportunity to learn, provide comments, and input into the development process. [Read more…] about TEEBAgriFood for Business – upcoming roundtable events