Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation - Briefing Note

United Nations Environment Programme

Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation - Briefing Note

dc.contributor.author	United Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organization	Communication Division
dc.date.accessioned	2022-07-26T08:08:33Z
dc.date.available	2022-07-26T08:08:33Z
dc.date.issued	2022-07
dc.description	This document explains how ecosystem-based adaptation uses natural ecosystems and their services to help cities and peri-urban areas adapt to the impacts of climate change. It outlines the growing importance of this approach as urban populations continue to expand and cities face increasing risks from heat, drought and flooding, alongside ageing infrastructure. The document highlights ecosystem-based adaptation as an opportunity to integrate climate resilience into urban development by creating greener, more liveable and healthier urban environments while addressing long-term environmental and infrastructure challenges.	en
dc.format	pdf
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40404
dc.language	English
dc.language	French
dc.language	Spanish
dc.language	Portuguese
dc.page.number	11 p.
dc.relation	Urban Ecosystembased Adaptation: Regreening Cities to Tackle Climate Change
dc.relation.TableOfContents	Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Regreening Cities to Tackle Climate Change Introduction Urbanization trends and climate risks Definition of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation Practices Green and blue infrastructure (parks, wetlands, green roofs) Ecosystem services in cities Cooling, flood control, air quality, biodiversity benefits Economic value of urban ecosystems Environmental Impacts and EbA Responses Flooding, heavy rainfall, erosion Drought and water scarcity Heatwaves and urban heat island effect Biodiversity loss in urban systems Economic Impacts Infrastructure damage and productivity losses Ecosystem service valuation Green jobs and nature-based economies Social Impacts Urban migration pressures Inequality and vulnerability in cities Community-based adaptation and planning Case Studies Bangkok Centenary Park (Thailand) CityAdapt programme (Mexico, Jamaica, El Salvador) Conclusion Role of cities in climate resilience Need for scaling urban EbA and gender-responsive planning References and resources Scientific and policy literature supporting EbA approaches
dc.rights.accessLevel	Public
dc.subject	ecosystem
dc.subject.sdg	SDG 13 - Climate Action
dc.subject.theme	climate
dc.title	Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation - Briefing Note	en
dc.title.alternative	L’adaptation fondée sur les écosystèmes dans les zones urbaines : reverdir les villes pour lutter contre les changements climatiques - Note de synthèse	fr
dc.title.alternative	Adaptación basada en los ecosistemas urbanos: reverdecimiento de las ciudades para luchar contra el cambio climático - Nota informativa	es
dc.title.alternative	Adaptação urbana baseada em ecossistemas: tornar as cidades mais verdes para combater as mudanças climáticas - Nota informativa 8	pt
dc.type	Issues note