The theme of the 9th ESP World Conference Ecosystem Services for Eco-civilization: Restoring connections between people and landscapes through nature-based solutions. The ESP9 World Conference offers a unique opportunity to share experiences with the international ecosystem service community and discuss options for implementing the ecosystem services concept to support ecosystem restoration and sustainable, nature-based-solutions in natural, rural and urban areas.

The conference keynotes will highlight diverse aspect of the overarching theme, while the conference sessions will largely be determined by the participants and provide ample space for the many ESP Working Groups to get together and bring the science, policy and practice further. In addition, there will be a market place, poster sessions and many other interactive program-elements.

Special excursions will be organised whereby we will try to link the discussions during the conference with practical experiences in the field to make your stay in Shenzhen, and China a memorable and knowledge-enriching experience.