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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LIFE integrated project for enhanced management of Natura 2000 in Slovenia

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The Slovenian Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning coordinates the LIFE Integrated project for enhanced management of Natura 2000 in Slovenia – LIFE-IP NATURA.SI.

Slovenia is among EU countries with the highest biodiversity, with 38% of the territory in Natura 2000 network, which is highly demanding for management and monitoring. The aim of IP NATURA.SI is to enhance implementation of national Natura 2000 Management Programme by connecting key stakeholders and available approaches in nature conservation, improving and connecting results, knowledge and best practices gained in IP, traditional LIFE, complementary and other projects. [Read more…] about LIFE integrated project for enhanced management of Natura 2000 in Slovenia

Legal Instruments to Protect Ecosystem Services

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Legal Instruments to Protect Ecosystem Services: Alexandre Altmann presented in Coimbra University Faculty of Law (Portugal) the PhD thesis denominated “Legal Instruments to Protect Ecosystem Services”. The author proposes the adoption of a “Legal Theory of Ecosystem Services” to systematize and operationalize the ES concept in the design of laws, court decisions, contracts, political / administrative decision making, etc. Author contact: [email protected]

Biodiversity increasing yield in a paddy field

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Biodiversity increasing yield in a paddy field: researchers from São João Del Rey University, in the Southwest of Brazil highlighted the importance of preserving heterogeneity of paddy fields, which may increase species and benefits they provide to the crop. More information with Anderson O. Latini – [email protected]

Updates from Brazil: Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Effective

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Making Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Effective: The “Mata Atlântica” project translated to Portuguese the document “Making Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Effective: Parameters to define qualification criteria and quality standards”. The publication provides practical information for designing, implementing and monitoring EbA measures.

The Biodiversity and Climate Change project in the Atlantic Forest (“Mata Atlântica Project”) is coordinated by the Brazilian Ministry of Environment (MMA), in the context of the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, within the scope of the International Climate Protection Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) of Germany. The initiative has technical support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and financial support from KfW.