Year: 2021
Type: report
Abstract: Key messages1 EbA strengthens community resilience while preserving ecosystems.The mainstreaming of EbA in different sectors and programmes can provide a holistic approach to climate adaptation and sustainable development.2 An EbA approach to sustainable land management, watershed development and sectorial programmes can increase the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change while strengthening food and nutrition security.3 EbA must be economically viable.It is imperative to strengthen the income of rural communities and provide ecosystem-based livelihoods.4 Human well-being depends on healthy ecosystems.EbA can deliver cultural and health benefits.5 Locally led EbA implementation requires strengthening the capacities of communities, fostering village-level democratic processes and institutions, and pooling different types of knowledge.6 Effective management of ecosystems needs strong collaboration between local communities, civil society organisations, private sector, government and funding agencies, from village to state levels.
DOI: 10.35435/2.2021.1
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4206733401