When the EbA South project was designed, it was assumed that government staff would have the time available and technical capacity to manage, over a period of five years, the...
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A forest ecosystem is typically defined as a natural woodland unit, consisting of plants, animals, micro-organisms and fungi. There are hundreds of different forest types, resulting from the complex interaction of biological, physical and chemical components. All human communities benefit from the world’s forest ecosystems services, including, among many others, air purification, carbon storage, recreation and pharmaceuticals. Forest ecosystems are inherently resilient. However, more severe and frequent disturbance resulting from climate change may present serious challenges. An ecosystem-based approach, focused on protecting and restoring forests, can make a vital contribution to both climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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31 Jul 2019
The EbA South project demonstrated that EbA interventions at the scale of hundreds of hectares are technically feasible in Mauritanian drylands and in Nepalese mountain forests,...
31 Jul 2019
The EbA South project achieved considerable engagement between EbA practitioners, government officials and scientists from China, Nepal, Seychelles and Mauritania. Data, findings...
31 Jul 2019
The benefits of EbA interventions involving the planting of tree seedlings tend to fully materialise long after the original donor-funded project has closed. This is because most...
29 May 2019
The EbA planning tool ‘ALivE – Adaptation, Livelihoods and Ecosystems’ (version 1.0), a key EbA South project deliverable developed in partnership with IISD and...
29 May 2019
Developed under the EbA South project, Integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Education Curriculum: A Resource Guide is now available. Please download from the link below (see...
22 Mar 2019
Developed under the EbA South project, Research on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): A reference guide is now available. Please download from the link below (see 'Related...
28 Jun 2018
A new report developed by GIZ provides an overview of available public and private financing sources to implement and sustain EbA measures. It highlights ten practical and...
18 May 2017
This booklet sets out guidance for assessing the effectiveness of an ecosystem-based approach to climate change adaptation. It describes a process, based around asking a detailed...
23 Sep 2015
The concepts of resilience, adaptation and transformation are gaining prominence and being translated into aspirational goals that guide policy development. Understanding...
