In response to a growing interest in ecosystem services and their role in supporting the economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability of South-East Queensland, SEQ Catchments has been working with expert panels and technical working groups to develop a framework for ecosystem services. The SEQ Ecosystem Services (SEQ ES) Framework is based on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment established by United Nations Environment Programme.

SEQ ES Framework has been included as a recommended program for achieving principles and policies in two desired regional outcomes in the SEQ Regional Plan 2009-2031.