As Europe navigates its green transition, the role of ecosystem services in supporting equity, justice, and economic sustainability becomes paramount. The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, and new policy frameworks such as Nature Restoration Law provide strong policy support, but how can they be translated into inclusive, just, and effective action? At the same time, Europe is embedded in a web of physical, economic, informational, and social global teleconnections. What type of knowledge can the ecosystem services community develop to analyse and assist in achieving a nature- and people-positive Europe?

This conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to explore how ecosystem services can be harnessed to reduce social inequalities, strengthen climate resilience, and drive sustainable development. In light of ongoing implementation of new policies at national and EU levels, discussions will also examine how shifts in governance frameworks influence the integration of ecosystem services into decision-making, policy implementation, and cross-sectoral collaboration.

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