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Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
… people depend in the face of climate change, such as for flood protection, water flow regulation in dry spells, wind … c) Regulation Services: Hydrological regulation; erosion control; water quality and quantity; reduction of natural … climate change impacts. To adapt successfully to increased flood and water induced changes it is essential for Nadi …
World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 2: Five wetlands that help us cope with extreme weather events
… annual storm losses there by US$20 million. 3. Rivers and flood plains Over time, rivers and streams meander to create … reservoir. During sudden floods, they can spread and store flood water over a wide area, reducing damage downstream. 4. … effects of climate change. Yangtze River: ‘soft’ flood control with a wetland ecosystem Prone to monsoon flooding, …
World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 3: Wetlands sustain lives. How can we take care of them?
… reduces the natural floodplain sponge effect and makes flood surges more powerful. • Clearing mangroves to create … with disasters. Possible measures: • Designate wetlands in flood- and storm-prone zones as protected areas. • Restore …