Meaningfully engaging the next generation of ecosystem services specialists

Diana M. Hackenburg*, Alison Adams, Katherine Brownson, Israel T. Borokini, Tatiana M. Gladkikh, Shannon C. Herd-Hoare, Helina Jolly, Andrew N. Kadykalo, Erika B. Kraus, Kelsey R. McDonough, Joshua W. Morse, Saroop S. Sandhu, Navchaa Tugjamba, Améline Vallet

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    The Ecosystem Services community needs to think carefully about how to develop and engage the next generation of leaders. Entering the field presents both challenges and rewards for early-career specialists (ECS). In this commentary, we provide recommendations for meaningful engagement of ECS in an effort to grow and broaden the value of ecosystem services as a framework for sustainability.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number101041
    Number of pages3
    JournalEcosystem Services
    Volume40
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2019

    Keywords

    • Early-career specialists
    • Ecosystem services
    • Professional development
    • Young ecosystem services specialists

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