| Author | : Noralene Uy,Rajib Shaw |
| Publisher | : Emerald Group Publishing |
| Release Date | : 2012 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1780526903 |
| Pages | : 265 pages |
Ecosystems are often examined from an ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major driver affecting ecosystems and services. Several studies have provided evidence that a healthy ecosystem helps in reducing the impacts of climate change and disasters. This book makes a case for ecosystem-based adaptation by arguing that ecosystems and its services are critical in the climate change and disaster risk reduction fields. Consequently, the monitoring and regulation of ecosystems need to be linked to a regular governance and institutional mechanism and be reflected in a more action-oriented agenda.
| Author | : Angela Andrade Pérez,Bernal Herrera Fernández,Roberto Cazzolla Gatti |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Release Date | : 2010 |
| ISBN 10 | : 2831712904 |
| Pages | : 164 pages |
With climate change now a certainty, the question is how much change there will be and what can be done about it. One of the answers is through adaptation. Many of the lessons that are being learned in adaptation are from success stories from the field. This publication contains eleven case studies covering different ecosystems and regions around the world. Its aim is to summarize some current applications of the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation concept and its tools used around the world, and also draw lessons from experiences in conservation adaptation.
| Author | : Arvind Kumar |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Science |
| Release Date | : 2019-12 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780128150252 |
| Pages | : 700 pages |
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approaches for Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystem-based services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources (including watersheds), avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring long-term water security planning, all in the context of sustainable development goals. This book will help scientists pave the way for easy implementation of sustainable development goals, ensuring a secure and sustainable future. Presents information in an easy-to-follow manner using tables, figures and graphs where applicable, along with case studies from all continents Provides a reference for experts to use as an authoritative source to support environmental action and regulation Delineates the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in sustainable management and in the restoration of watershed forests and wetlands
| Author | : Carlo Iacovino |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2013 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9789820404885 |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : N.A |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2018 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9789820407725 |
| Pages | : 90 pages |
This report presents the Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Options Assessment and Masterplan for Wagina prepared as part of the Solomon Islands Ecosystems and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) to assess and prioritise climate change-related ecosystem-based adaptation options for selected locations in Solomon Islands. The report outlines EbA options for Wagina Island.
| Author | : Sytse de Jong |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2020 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 45 pages |
Ecosystem-based adaptation is increasingly being mentioned as a measure against the adverse effects of climate change. Oyster reefs have the potential to serve as an ecosystem-based adaptation measure. The objective of this thesis is to explore whether an oyster reef or a breakwater of stones is a more cost-effective measure against coastal erosion in the Eastern Scheldt. This is done by performing an incremental cost-benefit analysis of an oyster reef as compared to a breakwater of stones, including tangible and non-tangible costs and benefits. The results of the analysis indicate that oyster reefs are a more cost-effective measure. However, the study was hampered by the lack of quantitative data to fully justify the use of oyster reefs instead of a breakwater of stones.
| Author | : Fabrice G. Renaud,Karen Sudmeier-Rieux,Marisol Estrella,Udo Nehren |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Release Date | : 2016-08-19 |
| ISBN 10 | : 3319436333 |
| Pages | : 598 pages |
This book is a compilation of recent developments in the field of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption (Eco-DRR/CCA) globally. It provides further evidence that ecosystem-based approaches make economic sense, and showcases how research has progressively filled knowledge gaps about translating this concept into practice. It presents a number of methods, and tools that illustrate how Eco-DRR/CCA has been applied for various ecosystems and hazard contexts around the world. It also discusses how innovative institutional arrangements and policies are shaping the field of Eco-DRR/CCA. The book is of relevance to scientists, practitioners, policy-makers and students in the field of ecosystem management for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
| Author | : N.A |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Release Date | : 2009 |
| ISBN 10 | : 2831712157 |
| Pages | : 16 pages |
| Author | : Nathalie Seddon |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : Hannah Reid |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : N.A |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Release Date | : 2009 |
| ISBN 10 | : 2831712157 |
| Pages | : 16 pages |
| Author | : Mokhlesur Rahman |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Release Date | : 2014-01-01 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9843361164 |
| Pages | : 43 pages |
The recent increase in exposure to natural hazards among the communities of Bangladesh is linked to the new generation of threats posed by climate variability and change resulting from anthropogenic activity. Adaptation is not a new approach, but there are still a number of challenges inherent in adaptation and in building resilience to climate-induced threats. This documents emphasizes the adoption of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change: restoration, enhancement, conservation and wise use of natural resources with the engagement of local communities so as to enable natural ecosystems to function properly and deliver services, which in turns builds societal resilience to the impacts of climate change. This report describes six different types of EbA currently being practiced in the coastal zone of Bangladesh, and an analysis is made in line with the ecosystem services derived from such ecosystem-based interventions. Finally, the report suggests approaches for effective planning, design and implementation of EbA schemes aimed at building social-ecological resilience.
| Author | : Hills, T., Pramova, E. |
| Publisher | : CIFOR |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : Teresa Maria Zölch |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2017 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : Fabrice G. Renaud,Karen Sudmeier-Rieux,Marisol Estrella,Udo Nehren |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Release Date | : 2016-08-19 |
| ISBN 10 | : 3319436333 |
| Pages | : 598 pages |
This book is a compilation of recent developments in the field of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption (Eco-DRR/CCA) globally. It provides further evidence that ecosystem-based approaches make economic sense, and showcases how research has progressively filled knowledge gaps about translating this concept into practice. It presents a number of methods, and tools that illustrate how Eco-DRR/CCA has been applied for various ecosystems and hazard contexts around the world. It also discusses how innovative institutional arrangements and policies are shaping the field of Eco-DRR/CCA. The book is of relevance to scientists, practitioners, policy-makers and students in the field of ecosystem management for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
| Author | : Nadja Kabisch,Horst Korn,Jutta Stadler,Aletta Bonn |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Release Date | : 2017-09-01 |
| ISBN 10 | : 3319560913 |
| Pages | : 342 pages |
This open access book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches to create multiple-benefits for society. The expert contributions present recommendations for creating synergies between ongoing policy processes, scientific programmes and practical implementation of climate change and nature conservation measures in global urban areas. Except where otherwise noted, this book is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
| Author | : Stanley W. Burgiel,Adrianna A. Muir,Global Invasive Species Programme |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2010 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9789290592877 |
| Pages | : 55 pages |
| Author | : Uganda. Ministry of Water and Environment |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2012 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 70 pages |
| Author | : Udo Nehren,Sabine Schlϋter,Claudia Raedig,Dietmar Sattler,Helga Hissa |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Release Date | : 2018-08-16 |
| ISBN 10 | : 331989644X |
| Pages | : 513 pages |
This book is a compilation of recent developments in land, ecosystem, and water management in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. The state is located in the biodiversity hotspot of the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), a biome characterized by high biological diversity and endemism. At the same time the state of Rio de Janeiro emerged to one of the economic hubs in Latin America. This development process has been accompanied by population growth, industrialization, urbanization, as well as consumption and degradation of land and water resources. In the past years many efforts have been made to stop or at least slow down these degradation processes and restore degraded environments with the overall goal to bring together sustainable management of natural resources, nature conservation, and economic development. An overview is provided of the different strategies and tools that have been developed in the fields of agriculture, ecosystem management and biodiversity, integrated water management, land restoration, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, as well as environmental governance and economic instruments. This book covers a wide spectrum from applied research to science‐policy interfaces, planning concepts, and technical tools and has a model character for other rural areas in Latin America. Target groups are scientists, practitioners, policy makers and graduate students in the field of environmental management. The different chapters are written by researchers and practitioners of the German‐Brazilian project INTECRAL (Integrated Eco Technologies and Services for a Sustainable Rural Rio de Janeiro), the rural development program Rio Rural under the state secretary for agriculture and animal husbandry, as well as invited scientists from Brazilian universities and research institutes. It bridges existing gaps between science, policies, and practice in rural development.
| Author | : Walter Leal Filho,Simane Belay,Jokasha Kalangu,Wuta Menas,Pantaleo Munishi,Kumbirai Musiyiwa |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Release Date | : 2017-03-27 |
| ISBN 10 | : 3319495208 |
| Pages | : 757 pages |
This collection showcases experiences from research and field projects in climate change adaptation on the African continent. It includes a set of papers presented at a symposium held in Addis Abeba in February 2016, which brought together international experts to discuss “fostering African resilience and capacity to adapt.” The papers introduce a wide range of methodological approaches and practical case studies to show how climate change adaptation can be implemented in regions and countries across the continent. Responding to the need for more cross-sectoral interaction among the various stakeholders working in the field of climate change adaptation, the book fosters the exchange of information on best practices across the African continent.