Building resilience to climate change: ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field

EDITORE: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - AUTORI: Andrade Pérez, Ángela; Herrera Fernández, Bernal; Cazzolla Gatti, Roberto (eds) - PUBBLICAZIONE: 2010

This publication adds to our knowledge and understanding of the many ways in which ecosystem management can support both people and nature to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. It compiles a set of current operational case studies from around the globe and highlights: (i) some practical adaptation planning processes that may advance the development of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), which main objectives are to promote community resilience through ensuring the maintenance of ecosystem services, reducing disaster risks and preventing "mal-adaptation"; and (ii) some conservation adaptation strategies. It intends to summarize some current applications of the EbA concept and its tools used around the world, and also draw lessons from experiences in conservation adaptation.
TESTO: http://data.iucn.org/dbtw-wpd/edocs/2010-050.pdf