International
Climate Initiative (IKI)

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.