This paper explores possible ways to integrate conservation and development in transboundary landscapes of Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) region based on review of various...
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Mountain ecosystems are rich repositories of both biodiversity and water. They are home to some of the most threatened species, as well as to some of the world's poorest communities. Mountains are among the most fragile ecosystems and are facing enormous pressure from the impacts of climate change. EbA interventions such as mountain forest restoration can help decrease soil erosion and reduce negative impacts from increased frequency and intensity of droughts as well as intense rainfall events.
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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...
28 Feb 2017
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is a global asset with rich cultural and biological diversity. The region is characterized by diverse ecosystems, and a wealth of natural resources....
25 Oct 2016
In many developing regions of the world, economies and local communities depend largely on the services provided by ecosystems for their sustenance. Recent evidence has shown that...
25 Oct 2016
Climate change and the related adverse impacts are among the greatest challenges facing humankind during the coming decades. Even with a significant reduction of anthropogenic...
21 Oct 2016
Mountain ecosystems are increasingly being affected by global environmental change, challenging the ubiquitous agro-ecosystem-based livelihoods of the people. This article uses...
20 Jan 2016
These briefs draw together experiences and lessons learned from working on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) within the global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Mountain...
15 Dec 2015
This publication is a legacy document of the Mountain EbA Programme, delivered through a partnership between the German Government, UNEP, UNDP and IUCN, together with the...
23 Sep 2015
The concepts of resilience, adaptation and transformation are gaining prominence and being translated into aspirational goals that guide policy development. Understanding...
12 Aug 2015
The Arab region sub-global assessment started in the latter stage of the MA as an associate assessment. Assessments at sub-global scales are essential. Ecosystems are highly...
