Ecosystembased adaptation eba integrates the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall climate change adaptation strategy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ecosystem management and restoration can be a very important part of climate change adaptation, and communities can play a central role in the process, but the evidence base needs strengthening. Convention on biological diversity strategic plan 20112020, aichi targets. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is defined as the integration of sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall adaptation strategy can be costeffective and generate that. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is a naturebased solution that is gaining significant importance in the context of climate change e. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is defined as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy secretariat of the convention on biological diversity, 2009 1. As stated by the convention on biological diversity cbd, ecosystembased adaptation to climate change eba sets the sustainable management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems as corner stone of an overall adaptation strategy that takes into account the multiple social, economic and cultural cobenefits for local communities. Adapting to climate change one ecosystem at a time.
This paper provides summary perspectives on water based adaptation through integrated water resources management iwrm practices that provides options to address climate change in small i. Cbd 2009 i introduction and institutional background people worldwide depend on functioning ecosystems and. Operational framework for cosystem based adaptation. Ecosystembased adaptationeba is a naturebased solution that is gaining significant importance in the context of climate change e. This definition was further introduction to ecosystembased adaptation. Investments in the management, restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems and their services are investments in the communties who depend on them. No matter what this work is termed, it should play a critical part of any climate change adaptation strategy. Assessment of the potential of ecosystembased approaches. Making ecosystem based adaptation effective a framework for defining qualification criteria and quality standards key messages ecosystem based adaptation eba is a nature based solution that is gaining significant importance in the context of climate change e. It is influenced by many factors, including poverty, access to arable land, healthy ecosystems, population growth, and transport and market infrastructure.
Eba is not adaptation for ecosystems, although it may have a conservation benefit. Cba comm unity based adaptation cbd convention on biodiversity cea cost effectiveness analysis. One way to make the case for ecosystem based adaptation, in comparison to other adaptation activities, is from the economic perspective. Climate change doesnt just affect the natural environment but the whole ecosystem that depends on it. There are many ecosystems in the world, and many different types of organisms that live in that ecosystem. The concept of ecosystembased adaptation and mitigation originates from the international negotiations under the umbrella of the conventions on climate change and biodiversity cbd and unfccc. Ecosystem based adaptation eba is the use of biodiversity and ecosystems to support communities to adapt to life in a less predictable climate system. Unfccc paris agreement, ndc, nap and biodiversity conservation policies e. Ecosystem based approaches to climate change adaptation, or ecosystem based adaptation eba involves a wide range of ecosystem management activities to increase the resilience and reduce the vulnerability of people and the environment to climate change. Eba definition in international policy cbd definition. Like community based adaptation cba it has people at its centre, and it uses participatory, culturally appropriate ways to address challenges, but there is a stronger. Naturebased solutions and protected areas to improve urban. The convention on biological diversity cbd cop cancun.
For instance, over 20 countries refer explicitly to eba in their indc submis. Assessment of the potential of ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation in europe 3 ecosystembased approaches to adaptation and mitigation exist and their implementation needs to be promoted, such that there is a move from theory to practice and potential synergies are exploited. Assessment of the potential of ecosystembased approaches to. A framework for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem. Ecosystem based adaptation offers potential to contribute towards the implementation of numerous sdgs, including the goals related to climate adaptation sdg, eliminating poverty and hunger sdgs 1 and 2, ensuring livelihoods and economic growth sdg 8 and life on land and life under water sdgs 14 and 15, among others. Ecosystembased adaptation, which integrates the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall adaptation strategy, can be costeffective and generate social, economic and cultural cobenefits and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is a naturebased method for climate change adaptation that can offer cost savings compared with other approaches, as well as additional benefits, such as the provision of wild foods, carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. Ecosystembased adaptation community, environment and. Building capacity for ecosystem based adaptation eba in the international climate policy debate the concept of ecosystem based adaptation eba has become an increasingly important aspect of the international climate policy debate. The experience of a small island in the caribbean is case in point.
Making ecosystembased adaptation effective a framework for defining qualification criteria and quality standards key messages ecosystembased adaptation eba is a naturebased solution that is gaining significant importance in the context of climate change e. Ecosystem based adaptation eba is the management of ecosystems to enhance ecological structures and functions that are essential for ecosystems and people to adapt to multiple changes, including climate change. Consequently, the monitoring and regulation of ecosystems need to be linked to a regular governance and institutional mechanism and be reflected in a more actionoriented agenda. Ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation, or ecosystembased adaptation eba involves a wide range of ecosystem management activities to increase the resilience and reduce the vulnerability of people and the environment to climate change. The type of nature based climate change adaptation work we implement can be termed ecosystem based adaptation or eba. Ecosystembased adaptation is defined by the convention on biological diversity cbd as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Through eba, adaptation to the adverse effects of climate change and resiliencebuilding are achieved by managing existing natural resources in a sustainable manner, restoring ecosystems and. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is a naturebased solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to climate change. Ecosystem based adaptation and lessons from the field. The role of healthy ecosystems to contribute to climate change adaptation is being recognized. This book makes a case for ecosystembased adaptation by arguing that ecosystems and its services are critical in the climate change and disaster risk reduction fields. Your project is to choose one ecosystem, describe it, and list three types of organisms that. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is defined as a set of adaptation policies or measures that consid er the role of ecosystem services to respond to the adverse imp act s of cl ima te c han ge and. Ecosystembased adaptation eba as an adaptation strategy in.
Ecosystembased adaptation offers new opportunities to build resilience. Ecosystembased adaptation community, environment and disaster risk management book 12 kindle edition by uy, noralene, shaw, rajib, noralene uy, rajib shaw. Convention on biological diversity defined ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation as the use. This theme aims to collate work on ecosystembased adaptation by researchers and practitioners around the globe. Investments in the management, restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems and their services are investments in the communities who depend on them. Ecosystembased adaptation is good for communities and the environment as it promotes community engagement, restores natural habitats, and builds local resilience. Cba comm unity based adaptation cbd convention on biodiversity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ecosystembased adaptation community, environment and disaster risk management book 12.
Climate change magnifies the existing risks and vulnerabilities associated with disasters. Ecosystembased disaster risk reduction and adaptation in. A naturebased response to climate change global ecosystembased adaptation in mountains programme. Uneps eba flagship is being implemented in diverse ecosystem settings, including mountains, river basins, drylands and lowlying.
Unfccc paris agreement, nationally determined contributions, national adaptation plans and biodiversity conservation policies e. Building capacity for ecosystembased adaptation eba in the international climate policy debate the concept of ecosystembased adaptation eba has become an increasingly important aspect of the international climate policy debate. During the course of work, the author received assistance from wider communities without which it would have not been possible to accomplish the task. In order to achieve the sustainable development goals, reach global biodiversity targets and effectively address climate change, naturebased solutions should be treated as integral to adaptation strategies at global, national and local levels. Apr 25, 2017 ecosystem based adaptation is good for communities and the environment as it promotes community engagement, restores natural habitats, and builds local resilience. Ecosystem based adaptation eba integrates the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall climate change adaptation strategy. Ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation. Results showed that 49% of the adaptation projects were within the agricultural sector, with generally low budgetary consideration and. This booklet sets out guidance for assessing the effectiveness of an ecosystembased approach to climate change adaptation. Approaches to sustainable management of aquatic resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystembased adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Review of the evidence base for ecosystembased approaches. The convention on biological diversity s ad hoc technical expert group on climate change and biodiversity has recently defined ecosystembased adaptation as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to. Other global policy processes have also explicitly made the connection between nature and health.
We examined the ecosystem based adaptation eba concept based on thirty one sample projects from burkina faso and mali. Ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation iucn. Results showed that 49% of the adaptation projects were within the agricultural sector, with generally low budgetary consideration and mediumterm implementation duration. As further elaborated by decision x33 on climate change and biodiversity, this definition also.
Iied and partners are working in 12 countries to promote effective eba and sustainable development. Assessment of the potential of ecosystem based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation in europe 3 ecosystem based approaches to adaptation and mitigation exist and their implementation needs to be promoted, such that there is a move from theory to practice and potential synergies are exploited. Globally, eba projects are increasing in number, and experience to date suggests that eba holds great potential to increase local resilience and adaptive capacity, especially for the poorest and most. Operational framework for ecosystembased adaptation. Jun 12, 2019 other global policy processes have also explicitly made the connection between nature and health. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystembased services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources including watersheds, avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring longterm water security planning. One way is through ecosystembased approaches for adaptation eba defined by the convention on biological diversity cbd 2 nd ad hoc technical expert group on biodiversity and climate change as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is the management of ecosystems to enhance ecological structures and functions that are essential for ecosystems and people to adapt to multiple changes, including climate change. Ecosystembased adaptation is a relatively new concept, which can be defined as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to adapt cbd 2009.
Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation the case of the philippines saima pervaiz baig1, ali raza rizvi2, maria josella pangilinan3, rosalina palancatan4 contributors enrique nunez jr, alice ferrer and david hole for evaluating the cost effectiveness of ecosystem based adaptation actions for coastal protection. Unfccc paris agreement, ndc, nap and biodiversity conservation. Lius presentation, ecosystem based adaptation, the great work of our time, that he presented at the brooklyn commons in new york on october 21st 2016. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change cbd 2009. The unfccc paris agreement recognised and promoted the valuable role of ecosystembased adaptation, including protected areas, to address climate change impacts united nations 2015. Ecosystem based approaches to climate change adaptation eba local guidance acknowledgement the local ecosystem based approaches to climate change adaptation eba guidance would not have been possible without the invaluable efforts of many institutions, groups and individuals who contributed in various ways. Ecosystembased adaptation eba ecosystembased adaptation is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Ecosystembased adaptation to climate change is the type of adaptation that aims to combine these outcomes and is particularly relevant to developing nations that safeguard most of the planetary biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Ecosystem based adaptation eba is defined as a set of adaptation policies or measures that consid er the role of ecosystem services to respond to the adverse imp act s of cl ima te c han ge and. Climate stressors such as higher temperatures, variability. This theme aims to collate work on ecosystem based adaptation by researchers and practitioners around the globe. It describes a process, based around asking a detailed set of questions, that can be used by project managers and researchers to shape project design, assess the progress of an ongoing project or draw conclusions about the effectiveness of a project that has ended. Chapter 4 of building resilience to climate change.
Ecosystembased approaches for climate change adaptation. Ecosystem based adaptation is a relatively new concept, which can be defined as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to adapt cbd 2009. According to the convention on biological diversity cbd, the ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way and which aspires to maintain the natural structure and functioning of ecosystems. United nations affiliated organizations, intergovernmental and regional organizations. Successful adaptation then, needs to put local communities at its centre. The most common definition of eba is provided by the convention of biological diversity cbd.
Ecosystembased adaptation is a key approach contributing to the achievement of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, particularly target 15, which aims, by 2020, to enhance ecosystem resilience and the contribution of. Communitybased adaptation cba, ecosystembased adaptation. This book is a compilation of recent developments in the field of ecosystembased disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption ecodrrcca globally. This booklet sets out guidance for assessing the effectiveness of an ecosystem based approach to climate change adaptation. Ecosystembased adaptation ecosystembased adaptation, which integrates the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall adaptation strategy, can be costeffective and generate social, economic and cultural cobenefits and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity.
Adaptation to climate change may be achieved in many different ways. Ecosystem based adaptation eba unep works to develop effective eba approaches, and helps vulnerable communities adapt to climate change through the use of ecosystems and their integration into national development. Naturebased solutions and protected areas to improve. Convention on biological diversity defined ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Ecosystem based adaptation to climate change is the type of adaptation that aims to combine these outcomes and is particularly relevant to developing nations that safeguard most of the planetary biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Demonstrating ecosystembased adaptation clinton foundation. Ecosystembased adaptation eba is the use of biodiversity and ecosystems to support communities to adapt to life in a less predictable climate system. Ecosystem based adaptation eba involves people using biodiversity and ecosystem services to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. Ecosystembased approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation in germany, austria and switzerland.
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