Burkhard, B., van Beukering, P., & Brander, L. M. (2018). Mapping and assessing ecosystem services in the EU: Lessons learned from the ESMERALDA approach of integration. One Ecosystem, 3, 1-20. [e29153 ].
Mapping and assessing ecosystem services in the EU
Lessons learned from the ESMERALDA approach of integration
The European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action ESMERALDA aimed at developing guidance and a flexible methodology for Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) to support the EU member states in the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy’s Target 2 Action 5. ESMERALDA’s key tasks included network creation, stakeholder engagement, enhancing ecosystem services mapping and assessment methods across various spatial scales and value domains, work in case studies and support of EU member states in MAES implementation.
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