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Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation (EbA)
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Building wider support for ecosystem-based adaptation: how can communications help?
Evidence shows that ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) can help increase people's resilience and ability to adapt to climate change. However, policy-makers have not adopted this approach as widely as they could. Following a recent CBA15 event, Gabriela Flores outlines three ways communications could help increase EbA uptake.
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Working with nature to manage water resources in a changing climate
Experiences from South Africa and Uganda highlight how incorporating a watershed approach into the design and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation activities can help us preserve one of our most treasured resources in a changing climate
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Chapter summary: A framework for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation
IIED's Hannah Reid is among the authors of the chapter 'A framework for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation'
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Author Q&A: A framework for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation
A chapter in the book 'Resilience: The Science of Adaptation to Climate Change' outlines a question-based framework developed to qualitatively assess the effectiveness of ecosystem-based adaptation. Co-author Hannah Reid tells us more about the framework, how it was developed – and why it’s timely
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Community solutions for a nature-based, resilient future beyond COVID-19
Globally, COVID-19 has claimed more than one million lives and disrupted even more. At the same time, locust swarms have ravaged farms in Africa, forest fires are devastating the west coast of the United States and floods have affected many people in Asia. It’s a stern reminder that we must work better with nature to avoid greater spread of disease and natural disasters
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CBA14: explore with us how nature-based solutions support local action for adaptation
The ‘nature-based solutions’ track at next month’s 14th CBA event will explore how nature’s ‘services’ can support local communities to manage the impacts of climate change
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Working with nature to build back better from COVID-19: inspirations from farmers in China
Yufen Chuang and Xiaoting Hou Jones reflect on why working with nature to adapt to climate change can offer valuable lessons on how to build back better from COVID-19
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Nature-based solutions for climate change: from global ambition to local action
The world is facing two unprecedented environmental crises: biodiversity loss and climate change. The causes of these challenges are interrelated, as are the solutions. On 22 May, 2020, the International Day of Biological Diversity, IIED hosted an online event to discuss how we can translate the global ambition around nature-based solutions for climate change into local action
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Women ally with nature to adapt to climate change
To mark International Women’s Day 2020, IIED is profiling seven women in Chile, China and South Africa working to protect and restore nature, promote a more sustainable use of natural resources and adapt to climate change
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Nature-based solutions to climate change: stories from Chile
The last-minute decision to shift the location of the UN climate negotiations from Santiago to Madrid saw committed multilateralism at work; despite the logistical challenges, world leaders have pressed ahead with these crucial talks in Spain. While the climate spotlight has moved continents, Xiaoting Hou-Jones shares stories from Chile on how nature can support adaptation efforts
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IIED and partner events at COP25
This page summarises the activities of IIED, its researchers and partners during the UN climate change talks (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, from 2 to 13 December 2019
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Time to team up with nature to adapt to climate change
As global leaders embrace natural climate solutions at the UN Climate Summit in New York, IIED’s research shows how to tap the potential of nature-based solutions in tackling the impacts of climate change
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Tools for ecosystem-based adaptation: new navigator now available
IIED and partners have released a navigator that catalogues ecosystem-based adaptation tools for planning and decision-making
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IIED and partner events at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit
This page summarises the activities of IIED, its researchers and partners around the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York in September
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EBA Evidence and Policy: Senegal
IIED and IUCN are using evidence from the EPIC Project piloted in Senegal to explore the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation as well as inform and influence national adaptation and mitigation planning processes and policies
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Help pilot the navigator of tools for ecosystem-based adaptation
IIED, IUCN, UNEP-WCMC and GIZ are seeking feedback on a new Navigator that catalogues tools for ecosystem-based adaptation planners and practitioners
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Burkina Faso
IIED and IUCN are collating and using evidence from the EPIC Project piloted in Northern Burkina Faso to explore the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and inform and influence national adaptation planning processes.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: El Salvador
IIED and IUCN are using evidence from a project in the Paz River basin in El Salvador, to support the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to adopt effective ecosystem-based adaptation as part of its approach to dealing with climate change.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Costa Rica
IIED and IUCN are using evidence from a project in the Sixaola River Basinin Costa Rica to support the Climate Change Directorate in the Ministry of Environment and Energy to adopt effective ecosystem-based adaptation as part of its approach to dealing with climate change
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Peru
In Peru IIED, IUCN and ANDES are using practical experiences of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in mountain ecosystems, learning and reflecting on their effectiveness, and contributing to the ongoing country efforts to position and mainstream EbA into national climate change and development policies.
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Consensus grows on nature-based solutions to climate change, but challenges remain
Experts point to growing awareness of the potential of nature-based solutions to climate change – but say work must be done to improve understanding and policy take-up
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Nepal
IIED and IUCN are using evidence from the Mountain EbA Project piloted in the Panchase Protected Forest area, western Nepal, to explore the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and inform and influence national adaptation planning processes
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Nature-based solutions policy platform
IIED partners with Oxford University to launch an interactive online policy platform on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Kenya
IIED is working with the ADA Consortium in the Kenyan drylands to understand how funding models can support the mainstreaming of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and their effective implementation at scale
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IIED at Adaptation Futures
Adaptation Futures 2018 takes place from 18-21 June 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. IIED and partners will be showcasing a range of work during the conference.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: China
IIED is working with the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CCAP) to learn from Participatory Plant Breeding and Community Supported Agriculture in Southwest China and develop recommendations to mainstream EbA within climate policy in China.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Bangladesh
The EbA Evidence and Policy Project is gathering evidence on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approaches in the fishery sector in Bangladesh to mainstream EbA into national climate change and fishery policies.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: South Africa
In South Africa, IIED and CSA are reviewing lessons from CSA’s activities to mainstream ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) within climate policy. Through a case study in the Namaqualand region, we are also understanding more on EbA effectiveness and learning how to scale it up into broader government programmes.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Chile
In Chile, IIED and IUCN are engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders to review lessons learnt from the EPIC project on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and developing clear policy recommendations to increase the uptake of these approaches.
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EbA Evidence and Policy: Uganda
IIED, IUCN and Uganda's Ministry of Water and Environment are using practical experience of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to improve the way EbA is integrated into national climate change policy and law
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GCF funding boosts ecosystem-based adaptation in The Gambia
Finance from the Green Climate Fund is helping The Gambia build resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods – and adapt to climate change
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Building our shared learning on climate action in Kampala
At the upcoming community-based adaptation conference in Kampala, our vibrant and growing community of practice will reflect on today's geopolitics around climate and development, and consider how we can be more influential in driving action on adaptation and resilience in the post-Paris world
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Making ecosystems resilient through Bangladesh's Delta Plan
Ahead of CBA11 this month, a government policy planner in Bangladesh makes the case for integrating ecosystems-based adaptation in the country's main long-term geospatial plan
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CBA field visits: deadline approaches to see community-based adaptation in action
As two new videos highlight the value of seeing community-based adaptation in action on the ground, register by 31 May to join this year's field visits at an international conference in Uganda
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The 11th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA11)
The 11th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA11) focused on harnessing natural resources and ecosystems for adaptation
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Can ecosystem-based adaptation help deliver the promise of Paris?
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is gaining traction as a way to help manage the threats of climate change. But for the policy community to realise EbA's real potential as a viable response for climate vulnerable communities, we need to plug knowledge gaps on how it works, when and why
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Call for feedback: inventory of tools to support ecosystem-based adaptation
IIED, IUCN, UNEP-WCMC and GIZ are seeking feedback on an inventory of ecosystem-based adaptation tools, designed to help practitioners and policymakers incorporate EbA into climate adaptation planning
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IIED at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
IIED and its partners will be at this year's World Conservation Congress in Hawai'i from 1-10 September 2016
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A valuable learning experience
An intern looks at the lessons he has learnt during his internship with IIED
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Ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation
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. IIED and partners are working in 12 countries to promote effective EbA and sustainable development.
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CBA9 highlights – day four
The production of the Nairobi Declaration on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change was the headline news on the fourth and final day of the 9th International Community-Based Adaptation Conference (CBA9) in Nairobi on 30 April
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CBA9 highlights – day three
Ecosystem-based adaptation was at the top of the agenda on the third day of the 9th International Community-Based Adaptation Conference (CBA9) in Nairobi on 29 April
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Why community 'based' adaptation to climate change is not enough
Proponents of community-based adaptation to climate change need to put communities in the driving seat, says Anju Sharma
