The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) is a worldwide network founded in 2008 to enhance the science and practical application of ecosystem services. To facilitate the needed dialogue between scientists, policy makers and practitioners, ESP organizes an annual international conference in different parts of the world.
The 8th World ESP conference will be held in South Africa from 9-13 November 2015.
The central theme is ‘Ecosystem Services for Nature, People and Prosperity’. The conference will pay special attention to the public and private sector dialogue on how the ecosystem services concept can be used to support conservation, improve livelihoods and engage the business community. ESP8 will provide an excellent platform to engage with experts who can generate solutions to these challenges and start making a difference in practice.
Register and find out more about the ESP conference. Registration is open until 31 Oct.
WLE Sessions
Making IPBES work for stakeholders
Monday, November 9
13:30-15:15
Boosting ecosystem services in rural landscapes: perspectives on actions and evidence
Tuesday, November 10
10:00-12:30; 13:30-17:00
Training for the Natural Capital Project toolkit: November 14, 16 &17
After the ESP conference, the Natural Capital Project will be holding a training opportunity on ecosystem service modelling skills.
The Training is open to WLE researchers and colleagues will include a first glimpse at the new modeling tool on Mapping Ecosystem Services and Human well-being (MESH), as well as a hands-on session where participants will learn to apply InVEST and RIOS tools.
The WLE Ecosystem Services and Resilience Core Theme will cover training costs for approximately 15 WLE scientist or partners. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.
Learn more about the training. If you are interested in participating, please complete this short survey so we can cater the training to fit your needs and interest.
Please, contact Natalia Estrada-Carmona with any questions.
