Sessions overview ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Below is an overview of all accepted conference sessions. Please click the titles to read the session descriptions, program and information on the abstracts.

The sessions are clustered according to the ESP Working Group structure: Biome (B), Sectoral (S) and Thematic (T) Working Groups. In addition, Educational & Communication (E) and Cross-cutting (X) sessions - covering topics relevant to multiple Working Groups or other areas - will be organised.

Links to the ESP Working Groups are included to show the linkages between the conference sessions and the ESP community in general.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​B. Biome sessions

• B1a - Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Accounting: gaps, challenges, and future perspectives, M. Inácio, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 16:40 – 19:15

• B1b - Rethinking marine governance through knowledge integration, S. De Juan Mohan & A. Ruiz-Frau, Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• B2 - Freshwater Ecosystem Services for Restoration, Management, and Policy: linking restoration, valuation and nature-based solutions for research and decision-support, J. P. Pacheco & X. Garcia & J. Schneider, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 19:15

• B3 - Sustainable forest development as biodiversity indicator: role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the rural communities, I. J. Diaz-Maroto, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• B7 - Ecosystem services in polar, boreal, and alpine regions: advancing knowledge for shared futures, M. Villoslada & R. Yaneva, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• B10 - Frontiers in urban ecosystem services knowledge and practice, L. Inostroza & D. La Rosa, Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

S. Sectoral sessions

• S5 - From mountain water towers to urban rivers: managing water systems as social-ecological-technological systems for climate resilience, B. Adem Esmail, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• S6 - SMART - In Search of Methods, dAta & metRics in support of the financial sector, V. van 't Hoff & W. Broer, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• S9a - Developing ground-up Nature-based Solutions in collaboration with IPLCs, K. K. Sangha, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• S9b - Urban interplay. game for multi-species justice in the informal green spaces, D. Rostankowski (Only invited speakers), Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• S9c - Plural socio-ecological trajectories: dialogues on ecosystem services for nature and people, C. P. Lopez Gomez, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

T. Thematic sessions

• T1 - Harnessing Integrated Ecosystem Assessments and Transdisciplinary Tools for a nature- and people-positive Europe, J. Seguin & S. Corticeiro, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 14:00 – 17:30

• T2a - Integrating co-benefits into the evaluation of nature-based solutions to support ecological restoration, U. Schirpke, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 15:30

• T2b - Advancing ecosystem condition assessment: novel methods and integrated approaches, F. Santos-Martín, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 16:30

• T2c - Meeting the international biodiversity targets for spatial planning with ecosystem services science, L. Inostroza, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 16:00 – 17:30

• T2d - Restoration with Nature and People: A Living Lab Approach, A. Lillebø, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T3 - Indicators in transition: embedding ecosystem services and nature based solution targets in recent policy frameworks, A. van Oudenhoven & M. Verwijmeren, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T4a - FAIRy tales: Opening up ES spatial tools, code, data and maps, L. Willemen, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T4b - Bridging the gap with hybrid approaches: Understanding amalgamation of recent digital advancements with conventional assessment methods of Ecosystem Services, L.R. Lakshmikanta Panda, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• T5a - Empirical evidence and models for ecosystem services research in urban environments, J. Morpurgo, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T6a - Monetary and non-monetary / plural valuation of ecosystems & services: apparently practiced or inherently paradoxical?, C. Quagliolo, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T6b - Conflicts in the use of ecosystem services, Z. Izakovičová, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• T7a - Value transfer for relevant ecosystem & service valuation: scientific challenges, recent developments and innovative applications, P. Roebeling, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 15:00 – 18:15

• T7b - Making Nature Count – AdvanCements, Challenges and ApplicatiOns of Monetary valUatioN sTudies (COUNT), V. Guisado Goñi, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T7c - Integrating spatial dimensions into stated preference valuation: advancing methods and applications for nature-positive policies, T. Baďura, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T7d - Dynamic Tools for Valuing Ecosystem Services: From network-based approach to broader applications, N. Elango, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T7e - Mainstreaming the system of environmental-economic accounting for enhanced policy and innovative finance solutions, P. A. Lourenco Dias Nunes, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 15:00 – 16:30

• T8a - Cultural Ecosystem Services of Riverscapes, N. Mehnen & M. Darbi, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T8b - Exploring cultural ecosystem services by Nature-based interventions from an equity perspective: integrated approaches to enhancing nature’s contribution to wellbeing for all, E. Gallou, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T8d - Linking ecosystem services and nature conservation narratives, J. Kronenberg, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 16:45 – 18:15

• T8e - Evidencing the nexus between values, peoples' well-being and ecosystem health, J. G. Montoya-Zumaeta, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T9 - Healing nature: Exploring the multiple dimensions of Nature-Based Therapies from the Ecosystem Services perspective, S. Pouso, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• T11 - Interregional flows of ecosystem services / nature contributions to people and Europe’s global impact, T. Koellner, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• T13 - Restoration of ecosystem services: bridging science, policy, and practice for a nature- and people-positive Europe, A. Helm, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T14a - Mountain landscapes and ecosystem services: resilience, challenges, and solutions, M. Vizzarri & S. Pandey & R. Yadav, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• T14b/T17b - How to achieve "no net loss" and "net gain" targets for urban nature? The role of ecosystem accounting and other emerging tools at multiple scales/Advancing urban ecosystem accounting: co-developing a roadmap to bridge research, policy, and practice, C. Cortinovis & J. B. Almenar, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T14c - Innovations in Urban Planning for Nature- and People-Positive Cities, A. Benedini, et al Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 18:15

• T14d - Reframing Urban Rewilding through the lens of balancing ecosystem services and disservices, A. Shkaruba & R. Veibiakkim, Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T14e - Learning from implemented Nature-based Solutions: safeguarding ecosystem services with nature- and people- positive outcomes, S. Zemah-Shamir, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T14f - Linking Ecosystem Services and Nature-based Solutions for achieving a nature-and people-positive Europe, E. Cabecinha & E. Cohen Shacham, Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 16:00 – 17:30

• T14g - Nature-based solutions for transformative change: advancing knowledge and practice, D. Dushkova & D. Haase, Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 17:30

• T14h - Urban Ecosystem Services for Age-friendly Cities, M. Spyra, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 15:00 – 16:30

• T14i - Whose scenario? Citizen participation in social-ecological scenario planning, M. Kirby, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• T16 - Financing Nature-Positive Actions: towards Credible Markets for Nature Credits, I. Grammatikopoulou & I. S. Arjona, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T17a - Gross Ecosystem Product: towards policy applications and inclusive measures, M. Sylla & S. Chen, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T17c - Advancing the natural capital accounting: connecting the dots between ecosystem extent, condition, and services, M. Critchley, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 16:45 – 18:15

• T17d - Economist self-help group for a troubled economic system, J. Desair, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• T17e - Ecosystem Accounting for economy and finance: setting the framework for use and usability, A. La Notte, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• T18a/T18b - Transformative laws for a nature-positive Europe: assessing the legal integration of ecosystem services, F. Leucci, et al./ Assessment of ecosystem services governance and policies in dynamic political landscapes: Needs, approaches and empirical evidence, C. Mann, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T18c - Governing the Commons for Ecosystem Services: Insights from recent research, M. Šmid Hribar & D. Ribeiro, Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 16:00 – 17:30

• T19 - New data, new tools, new challenges: next steps in advancing cultural ecosystem services research in the digital realm, A. Ghermandi, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• T20a - Justice in Nature-based Solutions: tackling the gaps for equitable Ecosystem Service outcomes, D. Camacho-Caballero & J. Langemeyer, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• T20b - Nature-Based Interventions; striving for fair transitions or even making things fairer than they were, S. de Vries, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• T20c - Co-creating with people and nature: inclusive NBS to promote justice and equity for building sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities, D. Dushkova, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 16:30

• T20d - Green Gentrification: Critical Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Justice, E. Lopez-Morales, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 16:45 – 18:15

E. Educational & Communication sessions

• E1 - Ecosystem services in the classroom: reflections on learning assessments, A. van Oudenhoven & L. Willemen, Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 16:45 – 18:15

• E2 - Ecosystem services education for people- and nature-positive future, K. Hecht & L. Inostroza, Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• E4 - The Early Career Lab: Skills, Identity, and Growth for the Next Generation of Ecosystem Services Researchers, J. David, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 17:45 – 19:15

• E5 - The changing landscape of academic publishing on ecosystem services research: editors' perspectives, L. Willemen & A. Ghermandi (Only invited speakers), Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

X. Cross-cutting sessions

• X1 - Broadening ecosystem services approaches: pathways toward transformative change and just futures, C. Aznarez, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 16:00 – 17:30

• X3 - Ecosystem services assessments in LIFE projects: outcomes, approaches, and lessons learned, D. Vačkářová, Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 10:30

• X4 - Getting out of our comfort zones to build soulful partnerships: exploring human-nature relations for a people-and nature positive future, M. Artmann, et al. (Only invited speakers), Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• X5 - Restoration potential of coastal wetlands in Europe for climate change mitigation and co-benefits, A. Lillebø, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 15:00 – 16:30

• X6 - Islands at the forefront of sustainable and inclusive ecosystem services approaches, R. S. Lorilla & E. G. Drakou, Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 15:00 – 18:15

• X7 - Participatory mapping and citizen science pathways for advancing ecosystem services and biodiversity stewardship, T. Plieninger & C. de Luca, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 15:30

• X8 - Artificial Intelligence for Ecosystem Services: opportunities, challenges, and governance, J. Haas & M. Ryo, et al. / T5b - Digital twin–AI integration for ecosystem services: Bridge to a nature-positive future or threat to integrity?, L. Costadone, Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• X9 - Advancing the effective integration of ecosystem functioning and services into marine spatial planning, conservation, and restoration, F. R. Barboza, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 14:00 – 16:30

• X10 - Linking land, freshwater, and sea: Nature-based Solutions for healthy and resilient aquatic ecosystems, M. Villoslada, et al., Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• X11 - From Commitment to Impact: How Standards Strengthen Nature Restoration and Unlock Ecosystem Service Finance, O. Tarabus, Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 16:45 – 18:15

• X12 - Ecosystem-oriented approaches for urban, peri-urban and environmental resilience under Climate Change, F. Falasca, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 11:00 – 15:30

• X13 - Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes: enhancing ecosystem services for climate adaptation and societal well-being, A. Rezvani, et al., Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• X14 - How food and landscape co-create ecosystem services?, M. Derek, et al., Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 09:00 – 12:30

• X15 - Bridging climate, biodiversity, and finance: integrating ecosystem services into economic decision-making through the birofin project, N. Polman, et al., Friday, 22 May 2026, from 14:00 – 15:30

• X16 - Are we there yet? Enhancing implementation of the ecosystem services framework with science-policy-practice interfaces and national networks, J. Daněk & D. Vačkářová, Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30

• X17 - Integrating Ecosystem Services Across Landscapes, I. Konovska, Friday, 22 May 2026, from 11:00 – 12:30