University of the Sunshine Coast
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
The Nature-based Solutions Initiative is a new programme of interdisciplinary research, policy advice and advocacy aimed at increasing nature-based approaches to climate change impacts.
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies prepares new leadership and creates new knowledge to sustain and restore the long-term health of the biosphere and the well-being of its peop
CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit
CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit actively contribute toward socio-economic advancement as well as to the management of South Africa, especially the Eastern Cape’s deep and rich natural
Luc Hoffmann Institute
The Luc Hoffmann Institute is an independent research hub catalysing new ideas to solve environmental challenges that require a range of scientific expertise.
Spekboom Carbon Sequestration and Rehabilitation Project
In the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, Subtropical Thicket has faced severe pressure from agriculture.
Inner Forth Futurescape
The Inner Forth Futurescape aims to increase the resilience of wildlife and habitats by working in partnership on a landscape-scale around a core area for nature.
Coigach-Assynt Living Landscape
The Coigach-Assynt Living Landscape (CALL) is one of the largest landscape restoration projects in Europe, aiming to benefit the land, the people and the local economy in the north west of Scotland.
Building coastal resilience in Tambon Klong Yang
Source: Raks Thai Foundation
Summary of Adaptation ChallengeTambon Koh Klong Yang is located in the north of Koh Lanta district. Climate change intensifies weather...
ASEAN Center for Biodiversity
Established in 2005, the ACB is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the members of ASEAN, and with relevant national governm
Wetlands International
Wetlands International is the only global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands.
Cameroon TNS Baseline- Synthesis of Key Insights
The baseline assessment shed light on the current vulnerability of villages in the project site, which is essential for the evaluation of future vulnerability and possible adaptation strategies...
The Center for Development Research
The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is an institute of the University of Bonn, Germany. It started its research activities in 1997.
Gazi mangrove restoration project
The WD-NACE team visited the womens' community group in Gazi who maintain and manage a mangrove ecosystem restoration project. Gazi Bay is bordered by 6.2 square kilometres (2.4 square...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning for Mangrove Systems
(Originally published at ClimatePrep.org, April 2012)
Along the west coast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island, the communities of Tikina Wai have lived near mangrove forests for many...
EcoAdapt
The EcoAdapt project centres on watershed ecosystem services to develop climate adaptation strategies in three model forest landscapes in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.
Forest fires and climate change
Source: http://earthsciencea.wikispaces.com
The projected decrease in summer precipitation in southern Europe and the increase in the frequency of summer droughts...
Climate Change Adaptation Programme
Risk to livelihoods through vulnerability to drought and floods is exacerbated by climate change. Lake Chilwa has dried up 8 times in past century affecting livelihoods such as fishing and farming.
Ecosystem based adaptation: a multi-stakeholder affair
Ecosystem based adaptation: a multi-stakeholder affair
USAID Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change
The USAID Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (Mekong ARCC) is a five-year U.S.
Role of tropical wetlands for adaptation and mitigation
Tropical wetland ecosystems such as peatlands and mangroves play an important role in mitigating, and adapting to climate change.
Indicators for assessing the vulnerability of Ujung Kulon National Park
The highly endangered Javan rhino. Photo courtesy Ujung Kulon National Park and WWF. National Geographic.
Climate change will increase the pressure on the park’s...
Adaptation – just a fancy new name?
The term adaptation can refer to many different activities (including technical, institutional, legal and educational measures), implemented by different communities of practice, in different...
Forests and adaptation
Adaptation measures are needed to reduce negative impacts on forests and maintain ecosystem, which also reduce vulnerability of people through providing ecosystem services.
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