Do you keep hearing about Ecosystem Services but haven’t managed to really grab the concept and apply it in real situations? This course will enable you to understand what is behind the concept. Specifically, you will learn how to measure and certify the impacts - in the context of the FSC system - on water, soil, carbon, tourism, or biodiversity assets. Working from the perspectives of both an auditor and an implementer, the course will explore the connections between Ecosystem Services and markets; and also demonstrate how impacts on these services can be linked to major initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The course has been developed in cooperation with FSC and will be co-lead by the FSC Ecosystem Services consultant.
Use this opportunity to network with other experts, with different backgrounds and expertise to you, in this trendsetting area!
This course will be conducted in English. Please ensure that your language skills will allow you to fully engage in presentations, group exercises, discussions and examinations.
For our FSC Expert Courses in other languages, please take a look at our Upcoming Training Calendar for 2019 or contact us at training@nepcon.org.
Course fee and discount options
Discounted price for our new Expert Course: the cost of participating in this three-day Ecosystem Services training course is 950 EUR (regular price 1200 EUR), excluding accommodation and VAT. The course fee covers tuition, training materials and meals during the course.
Discount options: We offer a special discount of 30% for NGOs, FSC National Initiatives, and university/college staff/students. Discount applies to our standard prices.
Accommodation and practical information
The training course will take place at SemaraH Hotel Lielupe SPA & Conferences (58 EUR/night per standard single room; 68 EUR/night per standard twin or double room). After registering, we will get in touch with you about travel logistics and requirements and provide more information about accommodation possibilities.
Register for this course
We look forward to receiving your registration for the course, please fill in the form below.
NB! Condition for successful completion of the course is that the trainee has been present in 95% of the classroom training, actively engaged throughout the whole course, has participated in the individual and group exercises and has passed the final exam.