
Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation: strengthening the evidence and informing policy
As of: March 2021
Ecosystem services can make an important contribution to increase resiliance against the impacts of climate change. The project examines the effectiveness of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to the impacts of climate change. It creates a basis for making decisions on international agreements, makes the development of national adaptation plans (NAP) available and influences their design. The project focuses on EbA projects in up to twelve countries in Asia, Central America, Africa and South America. Based on this analysis, appropriate policy recommendations are developed in cooperation with local partners, who are closely networked with the national planning processes. Among other channels, the dissemination of the results takes place via the Nairobi Work Programme the UNFCCC Adaptation Committee. The results are also shared at NAP events, in scientific journals, on existing knowledge platforms and in adaptation networks, ensuring that EbA measures are included in the broad international discussions.
State of implementation/results
Published the following policy brief:
- ‘Nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation’;
- ‘Ecosystem-based adaptation: a win–win formula for sustainability in a warming world?’;
- ‘Nature-based solutions: delivering national-level adaptation and global goals’;
- 7 targeted country policy briefs: Bangladesh, Chile, China, El Salvador, Kenya, Nepal, Uganda;
Published the following reports/case studies:
- ‘Building resilience in rangelands through a natural resource management model: a case study’;
- ‘Is ecosystem-based adaptation effective? Perceptions and lessons learnt from 13 project sites’;
- ‘A Framework for Assessing the Effectiveness of Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Adaptation’;
- ‘Finance for resilience building and ecosystem-based adaptation in Kenya: a comparative study of local and national funds’;
- 13 national case studies published: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kenya, Nepal, Peru (ANDES), Peru (Mountain EbA), Senegal, South Africa, Uganda
- Women ally with nature to adapt to climate change;
- Effectivenss of Ecosystem-based Approaches for Adaptation: from concept to practice;
- Time to team up with nature to adapt to climate change;
- Nature-based solutions to climate change: stories from Chile
Contributed to the following webinars:
- 'EbA in rural and urban ecosystems';
- 'Can I eat EbA?' and 'EbA Tools Navigator'
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Project data
- Country:
- Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda
- Political partner(s):
- Andean Association - Peru
- Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) - Kenya
- Ministry of Environment (MMA) - Chile
- Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) - Costa Rica
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) - El Salvador
- Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation - Nepal
- Ministry of Water and Environment - Uganda
- National Office of Protected Areas (SERNANP) - Peru
- Implementing partner(s):
- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) - Switzerland
- BMU grant:
- 2.215.355,14 €
- Duration:
- 07/2015 till 12/2022
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