UNFCCC Database on Ecosystem-based Approaches to Adaptation

Authors:
UNFCCC

Abstract/Summary:
There is a growing recognition of the role that healthy ecosystems can play in increasing resilience and helping people adapt to climate change through the ongoing delivery of a range of ecosystem services. The examples below capture some of the ways in which various types of ecosystem based measures have contributed to several sectors, including livelihood sustenance and food security, sustainable water management, disaster risk reduction and biodiversity conservation.

Resource Type:
Web-based Resource

Source:
UNFCCC

Link:
http://unfccc.int/adaptation/knowledge_resources/databases/items/6996.php