ARIES will participate in the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) Conference 2024, a leading event bringing together global experts, scientists, and practitioners to explore the latest developments in ecosystem services research. This conference provides a platform for knowledge exchange, cutting-edge research presentations, and discussions on transformative solutions for ecosystem management and sustainability.
Pre-conference ARIES training
Before the conference, the ARIES team will offer a crash course on Sunday, November 17, providing a hands-on introduction to the ARIES platform—an open-source, AI-powered tool designed to tackle major environmental sustainability challenges. This training will showcase how ARIES enables researchers to contribute data and models to a curated semantic web, featuring the popular ARIES for SEEA Explorer, which allows for scalable and customisable ecosystem accounts.
More about the pre-conference training.
Session T19b: AI and Ecosystem Services
On Monday, November 18, ARIES will be featured in Session T19b: Artificial Intelligence and Ecosystem Services, with contributions from Ferdinando Villa and Stefano Balbi.
- Ferdinando Villa will deliver the keynote address, focusing on AI advancements in ecosystem services.
- Stefano Balbi will present on “Navigating Connected Data and Models through Semantics,” emphasising how semantic technologies improve data integration and decision-making for ecosystem management. He will also touch on the results of the PEOPLE-EA project, funded by the European Space Agency, which aims to enhance the understanding and management of ecosystem services through innovative approaches.
Session T2: Integrating Science, Policy, and Practice
On Tuesday, November 19, Alessio Bulckaen and Beñat Eguidazu de la Parte will present in Session T2: Assessing Ecosystem Condition: Integrating Science, Policy, and Practice.
- Alessio Bulckaen will discuss “EO-based Forest Condition Assessment for Europe,” highlighting how Earth Observation (EO) technologies can assess forest health and inform sustainable management practices. His presentation will also include findings from the PEOPLE-EA project.
- Beñat Eguidazu de la Parte will present on an “Integrated Methodological Approach to Develop Marine Physical Accounts,” showcasing innovative strategies for assessing marine ecosystem conditions.
Don’t miss the chance to engage with ARIES experts and discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of ecosystem services. Register now for the ESP Conference 2024 to be part of these pioneering discussions!
