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… Helping nature help us Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management Fabiola Monty, Radhika … Helping nature help us - Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management …

… of climate change. It also aimed to have ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction recognised in key global frameworks such as the …

… 2.4 Nature-based Solutions for disaster risk reduction ..................................... 2.5 …

… that lead to greater resource use efficiency and the reduction of waste; it is based on the principles of … and natural ecosystems are degrading and at further risk from climate change and biodiversity loss. From 1998 to … security • Water security • Physical and mental health • Disaster risk reduction • Mitigating and adapting to climate …

… 4.6 Risk and uncertainty analysis … water and stabilize slopes, thereby reducing the risks and disaster caused by storms. Deforestation is a major cause of … a trade-off between a more constant supply of water and a reduction in total available water volume. 4 For the purposes …

… 2004), the regional World Resources Institute’s Reefs at Risk reports (Burke and Maidens, 2004; Burke et al., 2002) … from storm surges and waves storm surges, waves and floods Reduction of beach erosion Reduction of beach and soil … in Cairo in February 2005 by the UNEP Asian Tsunami Disaster Task Force, in collaboration with the UNEP Co- …

… Josella Pangilinan, Programme Manager, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction, Conservation International, Philippines 4 Rosalina …

… agenda, especially in developing countries most at risk from climate change (World Bank, 2010; Eakin and Lemos, … MEDitErrANEAN forESt AroUND tHE WorLD Significant reduction in species diversity. High heterogeneity in land … services, support adaptation of different sectors, reduce disaster risks, among others (Coll et al., 2009), and prevent …

… sustainable use of biodiversity can contribute to poverty reduction, human health, equity and security. Conversely, we … in the insurance industry of environmental concerns in risk assessments and liability for environmental … change impacts and extreme weather events and develop disaster preparedness and recovery systems including …

… tools that can be used are cost-effectiveness analysis, risk-benefit analysis and decision analysis. Relate ecosystem … policies, economic and spatial planning, and poverty reduction strategies. Foster cooperation and promote … of natural ecosystems themselves, and also runs the risk of undermining water availability, water profits and …