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Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation (EbA)
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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
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Promoting biodiversity within climate response strategies
Biodiversity conservation both affects and is affected by climate change. IIED is working to promote biodiversity within plans and strategies aimed at responding to climate change.
