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T1 Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A Handbook for EbA in Mountain, Dryland and Coastal Ecosystems
A1 International Institute for Environment and Development, 
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Swiderska, K.
A2 King-Okumu, C.
A2 Islam, M. M.
K1 ecosystem
K1 mountain ecosystem
K1 land degradation
K1 coastal area
K1 aquatic ecology
K1 climate change
K1 Adaptation
K1  Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
K1 Mountains and Glaciers
SN 978-1-78431-579-5
YR 2018
FD 2018
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33185
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33185
NO The purpose of this handbook is to provide a tool to guide the planning and implementation of ecosystem based adaptation (EbA) in developing countries to help address the growing impacts of climate change. The handbook provides practical guidance for EbA in drylands, mountains and coastal zones, since these ecosystems and the people living in them are particularly vulnerable to climate change. For each type of ecosystem, it sets out the steps to take when planning and implementing EbA interventions, in order to increase the resilience of vulnerable people through ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Healthy ecosystems are more resilient and can better resist the negative impacts of climate change, thus supporting the people who depend on them. The handbook promotes a bottom-up, community-centred approach to ensure the needs of vulnerable people are addressed and to foster local ownership and sustainability of the EbA process.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026