Opportunity: Reviewers needed, 20 May 2013

The Secretariat is currently looking for individuals to peer review the final reports from the various work packages. Interested individuals should have expertise in one or more of the four thematic areas that the UK NEAFO has focused on: Economic analysis, Cultural ecosystem services, Analysis of future ecosystem changes, and Tools and other supporting materials. If you are interested in being a reviewer please contact nea@unep-wcmc.org by 7th June 2013, providing details of your expertise and stating your preferred work package for review. Read more

Announcement of Opportunity for BESS workshops, 19 Feb 2013

The BESS (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Sustainability) programme is a 6-year, £13 million research programme addressing NERC strategic challenges and societal needs and the UK Government’s strategic priorities with respect to biodiversity, ecosystems and their services. This funding call is for workshops which contribute to the goals of the BESS programme, with an indicative cost of up to £8000 per workshop or series of workshops.

More information | Application proforma

National Ecosystem Assessment achieves international impact, 24 April 2012 

LWEC has published an article on how the UK NEA is continuing to generate international interest and is proving influential in the way other nations approach their own assessments.

Environment Secretary unveils the UK NEA follow-up phase, 27 March 2012

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman spoke of the UK NEA follow-up phase in her speech at the Planet Under Pressure conference in London.

The Guardian | Speech | Business Green

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