YESS is an initiative started by a group of early-career researchers (ECR) in the field of ecosystem services. The group’s primary aim is to stimulate an exchange of ideas, identify knowledge gaps and improve possibilities for training and capacity building in relation to ecosystem service science and practice. This network aims to achieve actual cooperation, explore ideas for innovative research and gain experience in critical thinking and science communication.
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To date, YESS has over 300 active members and more than 600 alumni, including post-graduate students, early-career scientists, and practitioners.
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YESS 2023 Executive Team
- Adiza Abdul-Rafiu Mohammed, Youth4Nature
- Opeyemi Adeyemi, Rhodes University, South Africa
- Kien Trung Pham, Université Gustave Eiffel, France
- Rajashree Naik, PhD, Vellore Institute of Technology, India
- Zuhaib Shah, Anant National University, India.
Activities & Working Groups (WG)
Activities within this group should be developed by YOU and can be manifold, e.g. share ideas about ‘hot topics’ within the ES field that are in need of discussion, provide suggestions for summer schools (and maybe help organize them), inform each other of PhD-positions and other early-career opportunities, and anything else you can think of that would benefit our group.
WG Education & Training
The WG Training & Education facilitates knowledge exchange in the form of workshops and seminars by YESS members for YESS members. In doing so, we want to provide opportunities for young professionals and students to learn new skills and gain expertise in relevant topics regarding ES science and practice, free of charge and in a collegial atmosphere. The 2024 series is currently in planning. YESS members automatically receive an invitation as soon as workshops are programmed.
Contact us if you are interested in joining the working group or hosting a training session; all fields of expertise are welcome!
- Miguel Inácio, Mykolas Romeris University
- Rajashree Naik, Vellore Institute of Technology, India
WG YESS delegation to IPBES
- Kien Trung Pham, Université Gustave Eiffel, France – YESS IPBES Focal Point.
- Niklas Weins, Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jiangsu, China
WG External Relations
External Relations is dedicated to initiating and sustaining involvement with networks of researchers, NGOs and policymakers. The working group aims to provide opportunities for YESSers to participate in initiatives with other young professionals from diverse backgrounds. These collaborations will enable YESSers to broaden their network and strengthen their skills in aspects such as science communication, teamwork, project management, and event preparation.
YESS is part of Future Earth’s Early Career Researchers Network of the Networks
- Niklas Weins, Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jiangsu, China
YESS is part of The Open-ended Network of IPBES Stakeholders
- Elaina Jacqulene Wiljanen Weber, PhD Candidate at Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU
Outreach & Communications
Our Newsletter provides further information on our activities and the YESS network. You can subscribe to YESS newsletter to receive upcoming editions. You can follow us on Instagram (@yess_network), Twitter (@YESS_network), LinkedIn and Facebook (Young Ecosystem Service Specialists group)!
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- Nina Kaiser, University Duisburg-Essen & University of Applied Science Trier, Germany (Newsletter)
- Celina Aznarez, Basque Centre for Climate Change, Spain (Newsletter)
- Hristina Prodanova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria (Newsletter)
- Vanya Stoycheva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria (Newsletter)
ESP Conferences
You have a good idea for a YESS session proposal at an ESP conference? Or do you want to host a session at an ESP conference to gain experience as a chair? Get in touch with your peers via the mailing list or contact the Executive team for further assistance and help!
YESS Articles
Read more about our member work and experience published in Medium
We are proud to be a platform where collaborations and ideas are transformed into tangible results. You can find peer-reviewed articles tied with YESS’ support in this Google Sheet