Registration is now open for the advanced course on “Valuation of Ecosystem Services” that CIHEAM Zaragoza organizes together with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the European Forest Institute (EFI), through the EFI’s Mediterranean Facility (EFIMED) and which will take place in Zaragoza from 9 to 13 May 2022.

Ecosystem services provide substantial benefits to human well-being and sustainable development. However, these benefits are not widely recognized and integrated into socio-political decisions and their potentials are underestimated, leading to a continued loss and degradation of ecosystems and biodiversity. Providing over 20 hours of in-class training as well as 14 hours of practical work in groups, this course offers a plural valuation approach of ecosystem services, a view of existing policy assessment frameworks and a critical review of valuation methods and instruments, highlighting the importance of their integration. Besides, it is a unique opportunity to meet and work with professionals from all over the world and share experience with top experts working on the valuation of ecosystem services.

Dates: 9-13 May 2022

Organizers: CIHEAM Zaragoza, ICARDA and EFI

Application deadline: 18 March 2022

For more information visit the course page here