Scaling Up Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation: building evidence, replicating success, and informing policy

Ecosystem services can also help to reduce the impact of climate change on human communities. The project disseminated the ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approach to strengthen resilience, reduce the risks of disasters and improve adaptive capacities in the mountain regions of the partner countries. This benefited both the mountain dwellers and millions of people downstream. Experiences from previous projects and evidence of the efficacy of the measures for future projects were systematically collected and evaluated. To replicate such successful approaches in other areas and countries, the project strengthened the necessary knowledge and resources in the partner countries. These experiences were also incorporated into local, national and international adaptation plans and policies. Training courses also supported the dissemination of experiences and EbA measures and established the link to national adaptation planning (NAP).