5th annual international ESP conference
Background
The main theme of the 5th annual Ecosystem Services Partnership conference is Ecosystem Services Come of Age: Linking Science, Policy, and Participation for Sustainable Human Well-Being. It will be divided into the following three sections:
Science: Quantifying, mapping, modeling and valuing ES
Policy: Institutions, governance & management of ES
Participation: Communicating, coordinating, and implementing ES
Work-groups
Small groups working over the course of two days (August 1-2), to solve a problem and implement the solutions. Working groups are intended to be transdisciplinary, including a diverse range of scientists, policy makers, communicators, and practitioners. The following are work-groups that are scheduled to be presented:
• Solutions to Mitigate Flood Risk and Benefit Ecosystems: Incorporating Ecosystems Services Tools and Methods
• Ecosystem Services in the context of Disaster Risk Reduction: Addressing Scientific Gaps and Improving Uptake