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

… such as food, fuel, construction material, clean water and air, and protection from natural hazards. … however, are under increasing pressure from unsustainable use and other threats including outright conversion. To … – a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that places human needs at its …
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World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 1: Wetlands: A natural safeguard against disasters

… hazards like flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts. UN Water estimates that 90% of all natural hazards are water-related. And the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … from disasters Defined as land areas that are flooded with water, either seasonally or permanently, wetlands are a …
19 Jun 2026 Document

World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 3: Wetlands sustain lives. How can we take care of them?

… cross sectoral policies especially in agriculture and water to help protect wetlands. individuals • Organize or … • Become a Wetland Ambassador advocate for wetlands. • Use water more sparingly and avoid toxic products that drain into …
19 Jun 2026 Document