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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First sessions announced for ECOSERV 2020

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The Poland National Network has announced the first sessions registered for the ECOSERV 2020 – 6th Scientific Symposium “Ecosystem services in transdisciplinary approach”. The Symposium will take place on 6-8 July 2020 in Poznan, Poland. The ECOSERV 2020 will be focused on new research in ecosystem services, including the methods, tools, models and implementation. See more and submit your abstract on the conference website. Abstracts deadline: 30 April 2020.

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ESP February Update is out!

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In this issue of the ESP Update you will find news on our upcoming regional conferences. We are currently calling for session proposals for the European and Latin America & Caribbean conferences – if you have a great idea for a session, don’t hesitate to submit (more information in the update). Read further to find out the news from the ESP community – new publications, Special Issues, collaboration calls and more!

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Call for Sessions open for ESP Latin America and Caribbean 2020 Conference

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The 3rd ESP LAC Conference will take place on 25-27 November 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico under the theme Transcending the study of Ecosystem Services towards Transdiscipline and Incidence.

This conference calls on scientists, professionals, local stakeholders, NGOs, civil society and decision-makers in the region to share existing knowledge about ecosystem services, as well as transdisciplinary tools and experiences that can effectively influence sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Vacancy: Postodoctoral Researcher at University of California

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The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine is looking for a self-motivated and qualified post-doctoral researcher to work on a collaborative, multi-benefit valuation project aimed at enhancing carbon storage in California’s natural lands. The candidate is expected to undertake spatial modeling and dynamic analysis to estimate the supply and value of ecosystem services, using GIS-based and statistical software and modeling platforms such as ArcGIS, R and InVEST. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Postodoctoral Researcher at University of California

News from ESP Marine Systems Working Group

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Two new publications and a call for papers from ESP’s Biome Working Group 2 – Marine Systems.

  • New publication on the relationship between ocean and human health. Open access, read more here.
  • New publication on integrating ecosystem services with biodiversity in spatial planning, applied to the Belgian coastal zone. It is  based on a combination of expert-based ecosystem functioning approaches and stakeholder involvement. Read more here.
  • Call for papers for a special issue of Ecosystem Services on blue-green finance: Bridging the Biodiversity Finance Gap. Read more here.