Ecosystem-based adaptation /:

Ecosystems are often examined from an ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major driv...

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Other Authors: Uy, Noralene, Shaw, Rajib
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2012.
Series:Community, environment and disaster risk management ; v. 12.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Ecosystems are often examined from an ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major driver affecting ecosystems and services. Several studies have provided evidence that a healthy ecosystem helps in reducing the impacts of climate change and disasters. This book makes a case for ecosystem-based adaptation by arguing that ecosystems and its services are critical in the climate change and disaster risk reduction fields. Consequently, the monitoring and regulation of ecosystems need to be linked to a regular governance and institutional mechanism and be reflected in a more action-oriented agenda.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 265 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781780526911
1780526911
9781780526904
1780526903
9781283936514
1283936518
ISSN:2040-7262 ;