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Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field

… Land based subsistence activities contribute to their livelihood. The main source of subsistence activities … with the negative impact of floods on the sources of livelihood. They expressed concern about the impact of floods … management activities in the river basin with community livelihood needs. An important result of the IWRM process has …
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Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… and property as well as support quicker recovery of livelihood sources. A study from Bhitarkanika Conservation … and the surrounding watershed not only brought important livelihood benefits to local communities, but also enabled … pest outbreaks are regulated and carbon is captured. Livelihood benefits. Additional food sources, such as …
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Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: The case of the Philippines

… to manage for the scale and scope of changes; and loss of livelihood options and resilience), or economic … rural and coastal communities, resulting from the loss of livelihood, into urban areas, could lead to ever higher … on forest services and may force them to alter traditional livelihood practices. This could lead to further degradation …
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Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices

… is being caused or amplified by the subsistence livelihood needs of dependent communities—an understanding of … and implemented ecological restoration can contribute to livelihood security (Fisher et al., 2008) by recovering … 2011). Ecological restoration projects that support new livelihood opportunities for local communities can reduce …
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Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation

… as well as implementation and monitoring • Integrating livelihood improvement strategies with ecosystem-based … of communities through provision of subsistence, livelihood options and safety nets (Estrella and Saalismaa, … • Field interventions • Ecosystem-based approaches; Livelihood diversification • Monitoring • Action learning …
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Helping nature help us - Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management

… needs (such as food, medicine, water, shelter) as well as livelihood opportunities (such as fisheries and farming) that … million people through the provision of food, income and livelihood (TEEB, 2010). Rapid-onset disasters refer to those … of communities through providing subsistence, livelihood options and safety nets (such as 1313 regulation …
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Global Land Outlook

… correct. As an engine of economic growth and a source of livelihood for billions worldwide, we need to step back and … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergene- rational transfer of wealth, and a … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergenerational transfer of wealth, and a …
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Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects

… and can bring additional biodiversity benefits and livelihood diversification options. ▶ Reduce sedimentation in … Climate regulation ¬ Recreational, tourism and alternative livelihood possibilities 5 Water funds are financial … improved state of water related ecosystem services and livelihood options for some, while potentially eliminating …
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Economic valuation of ecological functions and services of natural ecosystems

… level realities into the policy development process. • Livelihood The analysis of policies relating to sustainable livelihood requires clear understanding of priorities in terms of livelihood, sectoral policy involved and the diagnosis of the …
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Prevention, management and resolution of social conflict as a key requirement for conservation and management of ecosystems

… with direct consequences for the environment and the livelihood security of vulnerable communities; RECALLING …
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