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Global Warming of 1.5°C - an IPPC special report on the impacts of global warming
… of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate … and on the choices and implementation of adaptation and mitigation options (high confidence) (Figure SPM.2). {1.3, …
Land Degradation Neutrality: implications and opportunities for conservation - Nature based solutions to desertification, land degradation and drought
… addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges such as climate change, sustainable development and food security. IUCN works … to conserving biodiversity, and to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Land degradation exacerbates the …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… people and communities adapt to the negative effects of climate change at local, national, regional and global levels” (UNEP … U rb an C oa st al Water supply regulation (incl. drought mitigation) Re/afforestation and forest conservation Dams and …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… Mediterranean cities 38 Objective 4: Addressing climate change as a priority issue for the Mediterranean 48 Objective … recognising and protecting the climate adaptation and mitigation services of natural ecosystems; Accelerate the …
Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation
… SEA legislation shows an increased focus on issues such as climate change and human health, often complemented by non-binding … to ecosystem services and climate change adaptation and mitigation. 9. An explicit reference to the mitigation …
Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation
… and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI). Published by: IUCN, Gland, … 1.2 Disasters, Climate change and ecosystem-based approaches … 3.1.2 Mitigation of hazards and impacts of climate change …