This survey aims to collect information on the use of completed IPBES assessments in policymaking at national and subnational levels. This information will allow IPBES to understand if and how its assessments have been used to support policymaking and what tools, methodologies and types of activities could further support the use of IPBES assessments and thereby contribute to the advancement of the IPBES policy support function. [Read more…] about Survey on the use of IPBES assessments in policymaking at (sub)national levels
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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Global consultation on SEEA EA complete draft
The global consultation on the complete draft of the System Environmental-Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) has been launched and is ongoing until 30 November 2020.
The System Environmental-Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) aims to provide a standardized methodology for ecosystem accounting. The complete draft of the document reflects the contribution of a large number of experts that have contributed in kind drafting parts of the document, providing inputs during the global consultation on the substantive chapters and actively contributing to the discussions during the various sessions of the Forum of Experts on Ecosystem Accounts, the London Group on Environmental Economic Accounting, the bilateral consultations. [Read more…] about Global consultation on SEEA EA complete draft
Special Feature on Conservation of Cultural Ecosystems
Special Feature on conservation of cultural ecosystems ‘The biodiversity and ecosystem service provision of semi-natural anthropogenic ecosystems and natural ecosystems’ is open for abstract submissions until the 30th of November. The goal of this Special Feature is to share and integrate perspectives from natural scientists and social scientists on if and how the biodiversity and ecosystem service provision of semi-natural anthropogenic ecosystems can be conserved.
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Special Issue on Multifunctional Agroecosystems in Mediterranean Landscapes
The Special Issue on “Multifunctional Agroecosystems in Mediterranean Landscapes” in the journal Land is now open for submission. The SI focuses on the assessment of agroecosystem services and associated benefits, identification of trade-offs and synergies arising from the management of agroecosystems, and the assessment of the impact of local and landscape factors on agroecosystems and co-benefits to biodiversity and people. Interested authors are invited to contribute to these themes and to evaluate how the management of Mediterranean landscapes impacts on the multifunctionality of agroecosystems.
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Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity
The Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity, is excited to welcome you to its new website: www.biodiv.be
What’s in it for you ?
- Be aware of biodiversity-related discussions at Belgian policy level via the website’s political monitoring
- Discover how Belgium implements the Convention on Biological Diversity
- Find all relevant information on Belgian Strategies and Belgian National Reports
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