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Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation

Events and announcements

ESPA - Evidence and Impact Research Grants call

6 Sep 2011
The ESPA Directorate has launched a call for proposals for Evidence and Impact Research Grants (EIRGs) to investigate how ecosystem services contribute to poverty reduction around the world. ESPA - Evidence and Impact Research Grants call

The closing date is 10 Oct 2011

Link to external site Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA International Programme Advisory Committee

16 Dec 2010
Applications are invited to join the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) International Programme Advisory Committee (I-PAC). Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA International Programme Advisory Committee

The closing date is 31 Jan 2011

Nature could drive growth and cut poverty in the developing world

4 Oct 2010
This week researchers from across the world will meet to talk about ways to use the natural world to reduce poverty, deliver sustainable growth and improve the lives of people in the most vulnerable communities. Nature could drive growth and cut poverty in the developing world

Announcement of Opportunity: Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation

17 Sep 2010
Proposals are invited for research consortia projects that respond to the aims of the ESPA programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation

The closing date is 19 Jan 2011

£40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor

4 Dec 2009
A pioneering research programme is launched today that will provide the knowledge needed to develop resilient ecosystems and help to reduce poverty in developing countries. £40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor

New funds for Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation research

4 Dec 2009
DFID, NERC and ESRC have announced £40.5m to deliver high quality and cutting-edge research that will improve our understanding of ecosystems, in terms of the services they provide for poverty reduction and inclusive growth processes. New funds for Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation research

Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation - Regional Assessment Inception Meeting

23 Aug 2007
3-4 September 2007, London
NERC, the Department for International Development, and the Economic & Social Research Council announce the ESPA Regional Assessment Inception Meeting. Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation - Regional Assessment Inception Meeting

Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme

20 Dec 2006
NERC, the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Department for International Development (DFID) join forces to explore the potential for a multi-disciplinary research programme that will address how to achieve sustainably managed ecosystems. Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme