Ecosystems Services & Management

By using advanced theories of applied systems analysis, new information technologies and integrated biophysical, social and economic modeling techniques; ESM is charting possible pathways to the future by linking ecosystems, society, policy, and governance.

The strategic goal of ESM includes supporting policy makers in developing rational, realistic and science-based regional, national and global strategies for the production of food, feed, fiber, and bio-energy that sustain ecosystem services, safeguard food security, and promote rural development.

ESM’s research is divided into four broad research themes:

• Global Earth Observations
• Ecosystems Functioning
• Economics of Ecosystems
• Bio Technologies
  
  

Last edited: 28 November 2012