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We all depend on nature

At the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) we support the conservation and sustainable use of natural ecosystems since 2000. Through our three main programs – ESVD, ESP and Nature Today – we build knowledge and stimulate awareness of the ways in which people benefit from and interact with nature.

We collaborate with local and international partners to establish new initiatives and projects, and actively participate in existing networks to advance our mission. Our expertise in nature conservation, biodiversity, global change, ecosystem management, and sustainable development goals allows us to provide valuable guidance on these critical issues, driving effective strategies and solutions that support a healthier, more sustainable future.

Our programs

Ecosystem Services Partnership

ESP is a global network connecting scientists and practitioners to enhance the application of the ecosystem services concept for nature conservation, landscape restoration and sustainable land management. The partnership facilitates the creation of working groups and national networks worldwide. Members gather regularly at international conferences, sharing state-of-the-art science and best practices.

FSD has hosted the ESP secretariat since the partnership’s inception.

 

Ecosystem Services Valuation Database

ESVD is the largest open-access database of standardized monetary values for all ecosystem services worldwide. It provides a comprehensive insight into the value of nature beyond current GDP scopes, based on over 30 years of extensive research by leading academics and official reports on the monetary valuation of ecosystem services. It can be used to support better informed decision making, ensuring that the value of nature is taken into account.

 

Nature Today

Nature Today is our dynamic online news platform that publishes daily stories and reports on nature and its developments. Our goal is to create a space for nature news in the media landscape, and to encourage a deeper connection between people and nature. The accompanying app provides an overview of local animals and plants in your surroundings, along with actionable steps you can take to support nature in your neighbourhood.

 

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