Addressing scale in nature-based solutions
Explore the different dimensions of scale that could be better incorporated in the future design of nature-based solutions (NbS), and learn about some of the challenges associated with implementing NbS at scale, in this short SEI discussion brief.
Assessing finance for nature-based solutions to climate change
Explore this assessment of funding for nature-based solutions aimed at developing countries, using data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and learn about the extent to which this funding is being used effectively.
Spotlight on social equity, finance and scale: Promises and pitfalls of nature-based solutions
Explore the equity, financial, and scalar dimensions of nature-based solutions (NbS) in this introductory brief; the first piece in a four-part series that critically analyses NbS and highlights key gaps in the existing literature.
COP27 - Cascading impacts: how can we adapt and reduce risk in the mountains and downstream?
Watch and learn about this COP27 side event which focused on the impacts and risks from upstream-downstream hazards in mountains, which have cascading and compounding detrimental effects on both local and downstream ecosystems and billions of people worldwide.
Webinar: Women move mountains in adapting to climate change
Watch this International Mountain Day webinar which focused on how to promote gender-responsive climate action in mountain areas. Learn more about the role of women in climate action, best practice examples and key lessons learnt.
Université Paris-Saclay
Université Paris-Saclay is a public research university based in Paris, France. Scientific research at Université Paris-Saclay is part of a dynamic articulated around three major areas and
The IPCC's 6th Assessment Report: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability - Summary for Policymakers
Explore the key findings and further resources from Working Group II's contribution to the IPCC's sixth climate report.
How Timor-Leste Is Using NAP Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)
Discover how the Timor-Leste government has adopted Ecosystem-based adaptation as a guiding principle in its NAP process to connect ecosystem protection and climate action.
Sustainable Management of Socio-Ecosystems in the Andes
This article describes the first course of the IPROMO Mountains Training Programme held in Spanish. The course was organised by CONDESAN with the support of two initiatives financed by the Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development (SDC).
Climate-ADAPT
Climate-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change helping users to access and share data and information on climate change projections, vulnerability and adaptation.
CARE CVCA Handbook: 2nd Edition
The CVCA helps gather and analyze information on community-level vulnerabilities to climate change. This new edition integrates 10 years of learnings with a particular focus on gender and ecosystems.
Degraded soils cannot support lives
India has just declared that it will restore 21 million hectares of degraded land. However, this can only be done by community-level engagement and providing based inputs for replication.
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation from Mountains to Oceans
This publication by GIZ illustrates a selection of applied EbA measures in a variety of landscapes and ecosystems - from mountain to ocean, that can be found online at the PANORAMA platform.
Local Solutions in Small Island Developing States
This report brings together case studies that highlight how CBA projects have helped to increase the adaptive capacities of local communities in SIDS.
An Annotated Bibliography of Ecosystem Approaches in Africa
This work summarizes 700 articles, papers, books and reports on topics ranging from general ecosystem theory, implementation and its application from 2015 to 2018.
Nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
The Nature-based Solutions Initiative is a programme of interdisciplinary research, policy advice and advocacy aimed at increasing nature-based approaches to climate change impacts.
Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations
IDDRI is an independent research institute and a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform who identifies the conditions and proposes tools to put sustainable development at the heart of international re
EbA as an approach to increase flood resilience of the vulnerable
This policy brief shows that ecosystem-based adaptation can be a promising approach to increase flood resilience of vulnerable groups in society, such as women and the poor.
Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa (2nd Edition)
An updated version of the popular handbook outlining projected climate change, sectoral impacts and responses (adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and accessing climate finance) in southern Africa
Low Carbon Resilience and Transboundary Municipal Ecosystem Governance
This research project outlines the benefits, challenges, and successes associated with transboundary ecosystem management in Still Creek, a riparian ecosystem located in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Key reports for the CC&E Network 2014-2016
These publications provide insights and learning on key topics in climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development, and highlight areas for future research and policy development.
NIRAS Development Consulting
NIRAS Development Consulting currently manages a vast portfolio of high impact projects across Africa, Asia Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with a range of cl
Building resilience through ecosystem restoration in Somali Regional State, Ethiopia
The Atlas maps the landscape and illustrates challenges and opportunities for sustainable resource management. The analysis is a roadmap to reverse environmental degradation.
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2008 reflects the advances made in understanding Canada’s vulnerability to climate change during the past decade.
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