Training sessions

Traducción Español

Three pre-conference trainings took place on Monday 22 October at 09:00. This was the unique chance to be trained by experts. The following trainings were provided:

1. Assessing Impacts on Ecosystem Services

2. Valuation of ecosystem services as a tool to support decision-making

3. Understand Ecosystem Services and use them for influencing political decision-making processes

Date: October 22^nd 2018

Venue: Convention Center – University of Campinas/Unicamp

More information per training is provided below.

Spanish translation was offered during the trainings.

 

1. Assessing Impacts on Ecosystem Services

Presenters: Luis Enrique Sánchez and Josianne Cláudia Sales Rosa

Language: English or Portuguese

Duration: 8 hours

Number of Students: 25

Using a combination of practical exercise, discussions and presentations, this training course will teach how to assess impacts on ecosystem services, with methods implemented in distinct parts of the world, including Latin America.

2. Valuation of ecosystem services as a tool to support decision-making

Presenter: Center for Sustainability Studies of Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGVces)

Language: English or Portuguese

Duration: 8 hours

Number of Students: 25

To introduce the valuation of ecosystem services as an instrument for decision making, apply methods and calculation tool produced for the Brazilian context in practical exercises, and discuss challenges and solutions of this process based on real cases.

3. Understand Ecosystem Services and use them for influencing political decision-making processes

Proponent: TEEB Regional-Local 

Language: English or Portuguese

Duration: 8 hours

Number of Students: 25

Ecosystem service analyzes help to identify and understand the relationship and interaction between society and nature. In doing so, they can provide different information for environmentally friendly policymaking. For this, the often purely scientific analyzes should be adapted to the needs of different actors involved in the political process. This will enhance the integration of ecosystem services into public policies and increase their potential for impact. The “ISE” approach (Integrating Ecosystem Services into Development Planning) aims to assist policy makers in recognizing the links between nature and development, considering the environmental and economic trade-offs associated with development measures and, by doing so, helps to systematically incorporate ecosystem service-related opportunities and risks into the planning and development of strategies. Participants in this training course learn the basic of ecosystem service analyzes and how these can be incorporated into policy-making.

The cost per training per person is $30 (€26) including the training, materials, and coffee break, excluding lunch. Registration is possible through the registration form.

All trainings will be given in both English and Portuguese, Spanish translation can be provided on the spot, if needed.