UNFCCC Database on ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation

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Description

This database contains some examples on ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation and has been developed under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)'s Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change (NWP).

The information compiled in the DB presents 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.

Reference information

Websites:

unfccc.int/adaptation/nairobi_work_programme/knowledge_resources_and_publications/items/6227.php

Source:

UNFCCC

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Date of creation:

2012

Keywords:

Nairobi work programme, UNFCCC, case studies, ecosystems-based adaptation

Climate impacts:

Non specific

Adaptation Approaches:

Adaptation Measures and Actions

Sectors:

Agriculture, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Health, Urban, Water management

Geographic characterisation:

Global

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