Integrated biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation approaches can be instrumental in making people, places and wildlife more resilient to climate change. Beneficial outcomes may include improved food and water security, protection against the impacts of extreme weather events, more-secure livelihoods, the safeguarding of critical ecosystems and habitats, and carbon sequestration.
On Thursday, October 12, 2017 Climatelinks and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) hosted a Twitter chat to explore the benefits of integrating biodiversity conservation and adaptation. Chat participants weighed in on why conservation and climate change adaptation integration is important for achieving development goals, the co-benefits of integrating biodiversity conservation and adaptation, challenges to integration, and the role that ecosystem services play in supporting conservation and adaptation. Throughout the chat, participants also shared examples of successful integrated initiatives, including ecosystem-based adaptation approaches, that have benefited biodiversity and increased climate resilience. For example, WWF highlighted a project that is helping mountain communities in the snow leopard range in Asia coexist with the big cats, prepare for a resilient future and continue local stewardship of the environment.
A total of 35 participants joined the chat and collectively posted approximately 330 tweets throughout the discussion. Participating organizations included RTI International, IIED, +SocialGood, Climasphere, The Mountain Institute, Natural Capital Project, Sustainable Water Partnership, IUCN, Snow Leopard Trust, DAI, Sustainia, WWF Nepal and IISD. There were also several individuals who participated including representatives from GIZ, the UN Foundation and other conservation and climate change practitioners.
Key takeaways and highlights from the chat:
- Integrating biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation into development programming is important because healthy ecosystems underpin human well-being and economic development. This is especially true for vulnerable communities that directly rely on ecosystems for their livelihoods.
- Climate change is impacting wildlife habitats as well as human communities. In the case of the snow leopard, an integrated conservation-adaptation approach to protect its habitat in Asia can also strengthen water security. The snow leopard habitat overlaps with the Third Pole, a moniker for the Himalayan and Tibetan Plateau region because it stores the largest amount of permanent ice outside of the North and South poles. This serves as an important water source for over 1 billion people in Asia. Learn more by exploring the Third Pole GeoLab.
- There are many ways to integrate conservation and adaptation. The Natural Capital Project shared how the Belize coastal management plan aims to protect mangroves, seagrass and coral reefs which in turn protect shorelines from extreme weather events leading to a decrease in coastal hazard risk, an increase in biodiversity and better economic opportunity for those who depend on fishing and tourism for their livelihoods. The Mountain Institute discussed how their Ancestral Technologies project in Peru restores wetlands, peatlands, and grasslands of the Puna ecosystems in the central Andes. Working with local families to revive ancestral water regulating systems has led to improved availability of local water for people and wildlife, increased livestock and crop productivity, and greater abundance of biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem.
- Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approaches can help bridge the gap between biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation. Read about a new tool developed by IISD in collaboration with IUCN that helps practitioners identify and prioritize EbA options.
- Although the practice of integrating conservation and climate adaptation in development is growing, substantial challenges remain to making it wide scale. Participants described challenges such as:
- Rigid, separate funding that can pose challenges to integrated program design (take a look at USAID’s report Integrating Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Activity Design for potential solutions to this challenge)
- Adaptive measures, like infrastructure, can negatively impact water systems and biodiversity
- Uncertainty about how and to what degree specific species, communities or habitats will be impacted by climate change. Lack of sufficient historical data means there is also uncertainty about which climate change effects to plan for
- Women, indigenous peoples, youth and other important stakeholders are often left out of the conversation which means their views priorities, needs and ideas will likely not be represented in activities. This impacts community buy-in and distribution of benefits, risking long-term success and sustainability of activities
- Finding community adaptation measures (food, water, energy) that deliver maximum benefits for wildlife as well as people
- Limited knowledge about status of biodiversity limits informed decision-making
To learn more about integrating biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation, we encourage you to scroll through the chat below where you will find helpful resources and perspectives shared by participants.
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Co-Benefits of Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Adaptation
On October 12, 2017 Climatelinks and the World Wildlife Fund hosted a Twitter chat to discuss the benefits of integrating biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation in global development programming.
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Check out our blog summarizing key highlights from this chat!
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Welcome to today’s chat on biodiversity conservation & climate adaptation hosted by Climatelinks & @WWFscience! #ConservationAdaptation
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Question 1: Why is it important to integrate conservation and climate adaptation efforts to achieve development goals?
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A1: Ecosystems underpin econom dev & human well-being. Conservation = resilience in face of a changing climate #ConservationAdaptation
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A1 Climate change impacts high mountain ecosystems (glaciers, streams, alpine grassland) where snow leopards live. #ConservationAdaptation
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A1 Snow leopards need vast areas to roam. Climate change severs their paths, making it difficult to hunt & breed. #ConservationAdaptation
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Two thirds of the #snowleopard's habitat are threatened by #climatechange. Conservation must include adaptation. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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A1: Really good sustainable development needs to consider both environment & development goals together. #ConservationAdaptation 1/2
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READ: ‘Can ecosystem-based adaptation help deliver the promise of Paris?’ https://www.iied.org/can-ecosystem-based-adaptation-help-deliver-promise-paris … #ConservationAdaptation 2/2
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@climatelinks A1: From an EbA perspective, integrity & diversity of ecosystems and their components is key to CCA and SD. #ConservationAdaptation (1/4)
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@climatelinks Especially poor communities & people are most vulnerable to CC effects, and have least resources to adjust. #ConservationAdaptation (2/4)
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@climatelinks Degraded ecosystems increase vulnerability to CC. Through ES conservation and EbA many SDGs can be achieved. #ConservationAdaptation (3/4)
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@climatelinks Many EbA solutions are strongly linked to both SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) #ConservationAdaptation (4/4)
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A1 Rural livelihoods rely on ecosystems + biodiversity. Conservation is essential for socio-economic growth #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: Human wellbeing depends on healthy, functioning ecosystems #ConservationAdaptation (1/4)
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Absolutely. Natural capital underpins life on earth and all economic growth. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/AnneGuerry/status/918478206423797761 …
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@AmyDanielsGCC not to mention the humongous economic benefits humans reap from ecosystems for free! #conservationadaptation
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A1: Without conservation and climate adaptation, development goals cannot be achieved #ConservationAdaptation (2/4)
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A1 Continued climate change will exacerbate food and water insecurity in many communities #ConservationAdaptation (3/4)
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A1 Inadequate conse & adapt will harm people, esp those who rely on agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism #ConservationAdaptation (4/4)
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A1: The need to protect all life, below water & on land is emphasized by the #SDGs which can only be done through #conservation efforts tailored to our changing #climate #SDG13 #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: #Climatechange causes shifts in habitats & affects vulnerable species, undermining #conservation efforts to protect precise geographic areas #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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A1: Biodiversity #conservation efforts also strengthen climate adaptation goals! Healthy ecosystems can better withstand changes in climate. #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: Therefore, we must consider current & future #climate impacts in order to sustain conservation & #globaldev gains! #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: We worked w/ @USAID to create the Climate Resilient Development Framework, which integrates #climatechange concerns across #globaldev sectors: http://bit.ly/2xAiWKl #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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@climatelinks A1 climate change is already having huge impacts in landscapes and communities around the world #conservationadaptation
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A1 Also snow leopard habitat overlaps w/ important water sources for Asia, so resilience is important to #SDG6 too #ConservationAdaptation
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For more on the “Third Pole” as a water tower #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/HhSb30fPq5D
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A1: The #GlobalGoals demand that we leave no one behind. We must work to protect our planet, people & animals. #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: We need strong, #climate resilient communities to achieve health + prosperity for all life - people AND animals. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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A1 #snowleopards represent an ecosystem that provides water to billions of humans downstream! Strong linkages... #conservationadaptation
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A1: They simply go hand in hand. See example from @USAIDHonduras http://bit.ly/2yi1XAx #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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@climatelinks integrated approach contributes to ecological & community resilience contributing to sust. devpt goals #conservationadaptation
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@climatelinks A1: Healthy ecosystems R resilient! This = less vulnerability & more options for securing sustainable livelihoods. #ConservationAdaptation
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We cannot achieve any of our development goals without a healthy planet, people & animal population. #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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@snowleopards and millions of people depend on benefits to livelihoods provided by snow leopards and their habitat, like water #conservationadaptation
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A1 Our planet is filled with a variety of life! #Conservation protects it&creates a more well-adapted environment #ConservationAdaptation
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A1: Enhanced natural resource mgmt is important tool for vulnerability reduction to climate risks/adaptive capacity #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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A1 Rural livelihoods rely on ecosystems + biodiversity. Conservation is essential for socio-economic growth #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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A1. To a larger extent these are factors which affect so many areas in rural & urban development #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918477742974341120 …
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Question 2: What are examples of integrated interventions that have benefited biodiversity & increased climate resilience?
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A2 In Kyrgyzstan, building water storage tanks, educating the community about snow leopards and climate change. #ConservationAdaptation
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A2: Belize used natural capital in its coastal mgmt plan to protect habitats -mangroves, seagrass, coral #ConservationAdaptation (1/3)
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A2 This protects shorelines from extreme weather amplified by climate change & sustains fisheries and tourism #ConservationAdaptation (2/3)
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A2 #ConservationAdaptation decreases coastal hazard risk, incr biodiv & improves lives. C new MacArthur fellow @KateOrff @scape_studio (3/3)
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A2 Supporting new livelihoods (eg ecotourism, handicraft production) provides alternatives to unsustainable ones #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918479491961376769 …
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A2 Great example from #Surrey integrating conservation into adaptation strategy: http://explorer.sustainia.me/cities/surrey-adapting-city-for-resilience-and-biodiversity … #Cities100 #ConservationAdaptation
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A2 Climate manifests thru water (droughts, floods, GLOFs) so important to bld resilience of freshwater ecosystems #ConservationAdaptation
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A2: To protect species, conservationists use #climate projections to identify & preserve freshwater habitats. (2/2) #ConservationAdaptation
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A2 Planting fodder crops in Bhutan to reduce pressure on natural pastures and improve watershed management. #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks A2: R Ancestral Technologies project restores Andes wetlands in "puna" ecosystems. Alpaca/vicuña depend on this H2O. #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks A2 Conservation & sustainable use of páramo ecosystems as a response to CC, Ecuador https://goo.gl/3qUTKQ #ConservationAdaptation (1/3)
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@climatelinks A2 e.g. Building with Nature for safe, prosperous and adaptive coastlines, Indonesia https://goo.gl/ScM6uv #ConservationAdaptation (2/3)
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@climatelinks A2 Further examples can be found under PANORAMA – Solutions for a healthy planet, https://goo.gl/o5JUDK #ConservationAdaptation (3/3)
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@mat_bert @climatelinks especially in high mountain and rural communities directly dependent on ecosystems for livelihoods #conservationadaptation
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A2 GSLEP, unique 12-country alliance is for #snowleopard conservation, climate adaptation, regional development #conservationadaptation
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@snowleopards see http://www.thirdpolegeolab.org for interactive maps that show the links between conservation, water, and climate change #conservationadaptation
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A2: Restoring degraded soils & adopting soil conservation practices can ↑ crop yields & reduce carbon emissions from #ag. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918479491961376769 …
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A2: We’re currently working at 13 EbA case study sites: https://www.iied.org/ecosystem-based-approaches-climate-change-adaptation … #ConservationAdaptation
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Security snow leopard habit means securing water tower & making adaptation to be successful #ConservationAdapation #conservationadaptation
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Climate-smart livelihoods prepare communities for a resilient future & stewardship of their local environment #ConservationAdaptation
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A2: In Nepal citizen scientists 2 monitor watershed health, biodiversity & drinking water https://goo.gl/9YvWWk #ConservationAdaptation
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@AmyDanielsGCC C Scientists also monitor climate impact factors and umbrella mountain species like snow leopard #conservationadaptation
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A2 Innovative solutions are being used to protect biodiversity. Learn more with @iddrilefil: https://trib.al/L0p8lVh #ConservationAdaptation
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A2: Climate-smart farming techniques build #resilience http://bit.ly/2oxFp6x #ConservationAdaptation
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A2 Climate-Smart Management Plans for 23 #snowleopard landscapes in prep! 6 complete, awaiting implementation... #conservationadaptation
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.@Sustainia highlights climate resilience solutions in their #Cities100 Report. Learn more: http://solutions.sustainia.me/cities/ #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918479491961376769 …
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A2 Reforestation restores habitats for biodiversity, improves water cycle & reduces erosion #ConservationAdaptation https://www.swpwater.org/ https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918479491961376769 …
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A2. Intensive rural engagement cannot be overlooked. These are people that are affected most. Education! #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918479491961376769 …
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For lessons learned on integrating #ConservationAdaptation, USAID brief provides analysis from 11 activities http://ow.ly/8gst30fPni7
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We also recommend checking out the work @HIHngo is doing: “Saving Forests w/ a Stethoscope” http://ow.ly/KDA130fPnRu #ConservationAdaptation
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Question 3: What are the co-benefits of integrating biodiversity conservation and adaptation?
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A3: Many co-benefits! Can identify & evaluate using this @IISD_Resilience @IUCN tool: https://goo.gl/HJs6QR #ConservationAdaptation
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A3 Stronger, more resilient communities AND healthier, more diverse ecosystems. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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Learn more about WWF's work in the Asia High Mountains: https://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/asia-high-mountains … #conservationadaptation
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A3: Resilient communities—both ecological and human! #ConservationAdaptation (1/4)
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A3: 4 e.g.., coral reef tourism brings livelihoods and big $ but rising sea temperatures threaten coral reefs #ConservationAdaptation (2/4)
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A3 Sustainable reef tourism & curbing CO2 emissions protects the reef & $ and livelihoods eco-tourism provides #ConservationAdaptation (3/4)
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A3 Water can be tough to talk about, but snow leopards & climate are points of engagement #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/glrC30fPsOQ
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A3: Conserving diverse habitats for wildlife also improves food & water security for people. It’s a win-win! #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: Traditional biodiversity conservation efforts that reduce NON-climate stressors can also reduce the vulnerability of ecosystems to #climatechange. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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A3: For ex, ↓ fishing & land-based pollutants not only enhances coral reef health, but can ↑ resilience of reefs to climate impacts like thermal bleaching & ocean acidification. #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: Healthier reefs then provide greater benefits for communities, incl. ↑ fishing income, tourism, & protection from storm surges. #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: Adaptation focused on enhanced natural resource mgmt may benefit poor more than large-scale structural measures #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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A3: Ecosystem-based adaptation = many co-benefits: cost-effectiveness, GHG mitigation, less poverty, well-being #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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@climatelinks A3 communities are more resilient to worsening climate change impacts & reduce pressure on ecosystems and wildlife #conservationadaptation
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A3: Multiple co-benefits to #ConservationAdaptation: health & ed benefits (eg: http://www.adaptation-undp.org/projects/mountain-eba-uganda …) to social cohesion 1/2
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Other co-benefits include disaster risk reduction (eg EPIC-Chile: https://www.iucn.org/regions/south-america/ecosystems-protecting-infrastructure-and-communities-epic-chile-0 …)... #ConservationAdaptation 2/2
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@climatelinks Climate-smart developt options are critical for resilient future for people & their environement #ConservationAdaptation
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A3 Human response to climate change critical threat to #snowleopards. Adaptation to reduce conflict imperative! #conservationadaptation
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A3: When we think about things holistically, we are able to better address root causes and effects. #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: Integrating #biodiversity & #conservation ensures that a regions' niche needs are being met which protects all life, below water & on land #SDG14 #SDG15 #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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A3 #ConservationAdaptation supports healthy ecosystems for people and animals, while helping them adapt to the changing climate.
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A3: Vicuña herds thrive on restored puna wetlands. Their valuable fleece is a sustainable income source for locals. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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We must thinking about all threats & protect our biodiversity from both people and climate change. #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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@anniero2727 relatively easier to project from people but harder under climate requiring more holistic approach #conservationadaptation
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@ghanagrg Absolutely. That is why we must both adapt our behavior as people and build resilience against a changing climate. #conservationadaptation
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@eknyame yes so we have built capacity of local citizen scientists #stewardship #conservationadaptation
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Finding community adaptation measures (food, water, energy) that deliver maximum benefits for snow leopards too #ConservationAdaptation
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A3 Diverse livelihoods improves economic development and protects snow leopard habitat. #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: #Biodiversity ensures a thriving ecosystem! It allows for more creatures to fill the gaps needed in region #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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@climatelinks A3 Lower cost of applying EbA + multiple benefits (habitat, food, tourism, shelter) vs. grey infrastructure, #ConservationAdaptation (1/3)
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@climatelinks A3 Low-regret character & sustaining ecosystem services offered by #EbA compared to grey infrastructure, #ConservationAdaptation (2/3)
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A3 Human dependence on natural ecosystems much bigger than estimated! Climate Adaptation = Smart Economic Decision #conservationadaptation
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A3 Improved communities and protection of wildlife #ConservationAdaptation
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A3: Women empowerment & gender mainstreaming are usually central to EbA projects #ConservationAdaptation (1/2) https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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A3: Opportunities for community engagement generates social, economic and cultural co-benefits. #conservationadaptation (1/2) https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918481255376850944 …
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Question 4: What are some challenges to integrating biodiversity conservation and adaptation activities?
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A4 One of the biggest challenges to #ConservationAdaptation is cross-sectoral integration. Most governments are v sectoral. 1/2
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Integration into govt-funded public works offer potential (eg: https://www.gov.za/about-government/government-programmes/expanded-public-works-programme …) #ConservationAdaptation 2/2 https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4 High mountain landscapes are remote, rugged, formidable places, making any activity time consuming and costly. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4 Insufficient historical data means a lot of uncertainty about which climate change effects to plan for. #ConservationAdaptation
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A4: Rigid, separate funding can pose challenges to integrated program design. This helps https://goo.gl/3tX7N8 #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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Q4 Sometimes adaptive measures, like infrastructure, can negatively impact water ecosystems #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/NQlx30fPuHR
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A4 We must continue to link the issues. Most groups are working separately on the issues - we need to work together! #ConservationAdaptation
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A4: Like with much of our work, it takes a lot of parties to get on same page—this can be challenging. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4: A challenge to integrated #ConservationAdaptation = not always knowing how & to what degree specific species, communities, or habitats will be impacted by #climatechange. https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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Chge:Finding community adaptation measures (food/water/energy) that deliver maximum benefits for snow leopards too #ConservationAdaptation
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A4 Limited knowledge about status of biodiversity, e.g. #snowleopard populations limit informed decision making #conservationadaptation
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We must coordinate our responses so that our solutions to one problem do not negatively impact the other. #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4: It's difficult to get the public to rally around animals not seen as 'cute'. This hurts #Biodiversity #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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@cynthia_sul The key may also lie on the messaging! Strategies for engagement may need to be customized... #conservationadaptation
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A4: Some communities may not understand the value of conservation & adaptation. Education is key - & it's up to us! #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks A4 : Work across different sectors & mindsets (e.g. engineering, agriculture, finance, planning etc), #ConservationAdaptation (1/4)
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@climatelinks A4 communication among and between different institutions and stakeholders (esp. government, civil society), #ConservationAdaptation (2/4)
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@climatelinks A4 - still difficult to justify the relevance and effectiveness of #EbA measures esp on biophysical aspects. #ConservationAdaptation (3/4)
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@climatelinks A4- Coherence between national and local policies both under climate change and biodiversity. #ConservationAdaptation (4/4)
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A4: Complexity! We need climate-smart multi-stakeholder landscape management plans to ensure #ConservationAdaptation across all sectors. https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4: Biodiversity conservation & climate adaptation are often considered separate activities #ConservationAdaptation (1/3)
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A4 Protecting forest integrity & biodiversity, for e.g., protects key carbon sinks, which offset CO2 emissions #ConservationAdaptation (2/3)
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Along coasts grey infrstrct is go-to; green still seen as unproven despite evidence, co-benefits, and gr8 need #ConservationAdaptation (3/3)
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A4 We need more collaboration between govt departments responsible for sustainability, forestry, fisheries, etc. #conservationadaptation
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A4: N Himalayas, changing long-held views about mtn wildlife--snow leopard traditionally seen as mtn herders' enemy. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4: Conservation planning must be flexible—effectiveness should be continuously assessed/refined based on new info #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4 Low understanding of the importance of these initiatives #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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A4: spatial segregation of BD and AD interventions=mgmt challenges to integrated activities #ConservationAdaptation
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A4: Monitoring and evaluation: identifying the right indicators takes practice #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918483200627892224 …
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Question 5: What role do ecosystem services play in supporting conservation and climate change adaptation?
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A5 In #Gibsons ecosystem services save money, reduce risks & support human health http://explorer.sustainia.me/cities/gibsons-utilizing-services-provided-by-nature … #ConservationAdaptation #cities100
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A5 Nature is the backbone of high mountain livelihoods, since infrastructure and services are limited. #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks A5 As the climate changes, so do ES; central to address those changes as part of any adaptation efforts #ConservationAdaptation
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A5: They play a crucial role in sustaining life on earth! They provide food & resources, help regulate climate & purify our air, and must be safeguarded in #ConservationAdaptation efforts. https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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@climatelinks better the conservation, greater the ecosystem services that supports conservation & cc adaptation #conservationadaptation
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A5 Central to adaptation, especially for the poorest & most vulnerable 1/2 #ConservationAdaptation
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...who have done little to cause climate change but are most affected by it! #ConservationAdaptation 2/2
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A5 They both restore and maintain natural balance - purify air+water and absorb C02 #ConservationAdaptation https://www.swpwater.org/resource/swp-launches-toolkit-1/ … https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5 Ecosystem services contribute to 40 times than annual per capita incomes of local communities! #conservationadaptation
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A5: Ecosystem services can reduce impact of natural disasters/provide essential resources & alternative livelihoods #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5: This awesome blog explains how ecosystem services can support climate change adaptation http://bit.ly/2i0lUpG #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5 Ecosystem services enable life in high mountain landscapes: water, soil for crops, grassland for grazing. #ConservationAdaptation
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A5: Imp 2 consider climate impacts on ecosystems themselves cuz impacts their ability to provide adaptation benefits #ConservationAdaptation
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A5: Ecosystem services show diverse values of #ConservationAdaptation, helping stakeholders and decision-makers understand trade-offs (1/3)
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A5: For e.g., short-term maximizing of coral reef tourism can destroy reefs & tourism revenues in the future (2/3) #ConservationAdaptation
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A5 Ecosystem svcs are things that matter: they can be metrics compared through alt mngmt & climate scenarios (3/3) #ConservationAdaptation
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Q5 Nature is resilient! Best chance to adapt to changing climate is natural infrastructure #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/VDgx30fPvLm
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@geec0 the problem is take a bit of time to be naturally resilient where changes are pretty fast #conservationadaptation
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A5: Helping communities & authorities see the monetary value of ecosystem services can help get buy-in to #ConservationAdaptation efforts. https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5: Conservationists sometimes shy away from defining nature's value in monetary terms (with good reason). #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/MatthiasFi/status/918485811343085568 …
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@climatelinks A5-Within climate change adaptation strategies, regulating services such as extreme event buffering, are key. #ConservationAdaptation (1/1)
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@climatelinks A5- understanding of ES and their functions can significantly improve conservation and adaptation efforts. #ConservationAdaptation (2/2)
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These are significant challenges. Maybe this resource can help: The Economics of EbA: https://www.climatelinks.org/resources/economics-ecosystem-based-adaptation … #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/mat_bert/status/918484626355773441 …
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@mat_bert @climatelinks In landlock country like Nepal..vital services is water security as well #ConservationAdaptation
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A5: Ecosystem services remind us of why we need to invest in conservation and biodiversity. #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks water, soil, biodiv, clim regulation, reducing floods, all critical to resilient livelihoods, devpment, adaptation #conservationadaptation
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We need Mother Nature more than she needs us. Ecosystem services remind us the cost of not acting. #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5 Involve Government participation through favourable policies. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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A5: A healthy ecosystem like an immune system. It protects those who rely on it & enables recovery/adaptation 2 CC. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918484828680572933 …
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@TheMountainInst but ecosystems also changing due to climate change; need to help them adapt too #conservationadaptation
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Diversify & improve the sustainability of livelihoods to increase incomes & reduce pressure on local ecosystems #ConservationAdaptation
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@FoundOfSuccess & @USFWSRefuges develpd Anaho Island's NRMPlan integratng biodiv & climate #conservationadaptation https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_8/NWRS/Zone_1/Stillwater_Complex/Anaho_Island/Sections/What_We_Do/Resouce_Management/Anaho_NRMP_082815_WEB_508.pdf …
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@plus_socialgood And cities like Gibsons start to recognise natural assets as an asset class! http://explorer.sustainia.me/cities/gibsons-utilizing-services-provided-by-nature … #ConservationAdaptation #Cities100 /Amy
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@climatelinks A5:According 2 @UNEP Destroying mangrove forests will cost $2 billion a year upto 2050 & contribute 2 #climatechange #conservationadaptation
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Question 6: More specifically, what are examples of successful ecosystem-based adaptation approaches?
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In Nepal, livelihood diversification through ecotourism, protecting water sources, irrigation for crops #conservationadaptation
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A6: Full community participation w/ snow leopard conservation in Asia’s high mountains. @WWFscience #ConservationAdaptation
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A6 Climate smart conservation in hotter drier Rio Grande is securing water 4 people & nature #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/eSEr30fPvVn
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A6 Improved livestock management (eg pasture rotation) restores grassland & improves resilience of alpine ecosystems #ConservationAdaptation
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A6: @WorldBank estimates just 100 meters of mangroves can decrease wave heights by 13% to 66% #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918487076873654273 …
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A6: According to studies, every mile of continuous wetlands is believed to reduce storm surge by 8 to 20 cm #ConservationAdaptation
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See paper on Smallholder farming systems in Southwest China: http://pubs.iied.org/14664IIED #ConservationAdaptation 2/3
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See devolved climate finance in Kenya: https://www.iied.org/funding-local-adaptation-kenya-nationally-vs-locally-managed-funds … #ConservationAdaptation 3/3
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A6 E.g. Changwon improves drinking water supply & restores aquatic biodiversity http://explorer.sustainia.me/cities/improving-water-quality-and-biodiversity … #conservationadaptation #Cities100
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A6 (1/4) The Dutch are at forefront of #ConservationAdaptation: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/15/world/europe/climate-change-rotterdam.html?_r=0 …
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A6 @nature.org, NatCap & Dow in TX found wetlands decr height of levee needed & provided many other benes #ConservationAdaptation (2/4)
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A6 @nature.org built oyster reefs in Mobile Bay, AL to reduce erosion onshore #ConservationAdaptation (3/4)
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A6 Lots of great green and hybrid solutions from @rebuildbydesign for hurricane Sandy #ConservationAdaptation (4/4)
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@climatelinks A6: R Medicinal & Aromatic plants program protects wild plants & is a hi-value livelihood alternative 4 mtn farmers #ConservationAdaptation
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A6: Our Ancestral Technologies proj restores native grasslands, boosts biodiver & avail H2O for better livelihoods. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918487076873654273 …
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#conservationadaptation It is crucial for developing and implementing localized integrated approach/mechanisms to adaptation
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A6 The role of ecosystem services in adaptation & disaster risk reduction: https://trib.al/7Qckl6N v @sciencedirect #ConservationAdaptation
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A6 Protecting spring sources improved water security for climate-smart village in Bhutan http://www.thirdpolegeolab.org/story/bhutan #ConservationAdaptation
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Ecosystem services for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction: http://bit.ly/2z3eZiq via @IUCN #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918487076873654273 …
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@climatelinks A6 Nigg Bay Coastal Realignment Project, Scotld https://goo.gl/6btEid : saltwater marshes agnst coastal flooding #ConservationAdaptation
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A6: @WWF’s Hariyo Ban project in Nepal is a great example of #ConservationAdaptation Learn more: https://goo.gl/asoUN7 https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918487076873654273 …
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@climatelinks A6: Example of a recent #policy in #india that innovatively targets job creation and #conservationadaptation http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mangroves-policy-cleared-by-maharashtra-government-to-create-jobs-for-50-villages/story-tF0M8eeIYVHD3yjfISivEJ.html …
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A6 Improved wildlife conservation. And I can mention @WWFscience doing a great work! #ConservationAdaptation
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A6: Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the fragile mountains' ecosystems in Uganda. Read more: http://bit.ly/2gzsiAx #ConservationAdaptation
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Question 7 (last question): How does supporting alternative livelihoods complement climate adaptation and conservation efforts?
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Preparing fodder stock for now frequent dzud (extreme winter) in #Mongolia helps save 1000s of livestock #conservationadaptation
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A7 With diversified income, people depend less on natural resources & improve sustainability of current activities. #ConservationAdaptation
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A7: We absolutely need the support of local communities as stewards for conservation & climate. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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A7 What’s good for nature & wildlife is good for communities, & vice versa #ConservationAdaptation
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@geec0 the challenge is maintaining the balance under greed #conservationadaptation
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A7: Alternative livelihoods can reduce pressure on ecosystems that are important for #ConservationAdaptation goals! https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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A7: Our fav. example= nature-based tourism. It helps ↓ fishing pressure on coral reefs, which in turn provide more coastal protection. #ConservationAdaptation
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A7: Also, communities w/ diversified income sources are more resilient to #climatechange & can better withstand climate shocks. #ConservationAdaptation
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@RTI_INTL_DEV @DAIGlobal @WorldBank But also highly threatened by sea level rise; have to give space to move so they can continue to provide benefits #conservationadaptation
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A7 Alternative livelihoods diversify incomes and increase resilience to natural disasters/climate change #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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A7 More diverse livelihoods = more resilience for adapting to #ClimateChange! #conservationadaptation
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A7 In #Honduras #vocationaltraining on #cleanenergy #cookstoves reduced use of fuel wood, helped parks, created jobs #ConservationAdaptation
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A7: Community with sustainable & diverse sources of livelihood will be more open to coexisting with wildlife #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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A7 Not sure what “alt” means here, but healthy economies & sust livelihoods depend on healthy ecosystems now & later #ConservationAdaptation
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To add on, check out resource on Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mangrove Restoration for Coastal Protection in Mozambique #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/RTI_INTL_DEV/status/918487248873705472 …
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A7: Alt sustnble livelihoods can help conserve habitat & wildlife 2 restore ecosystems 2 health = resilience to CC. #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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@climatelinks A7: Alt sustnble livelihoods can help conserve habitat & wildlife 2 restore ecosystems 2 health = resilience to CC. #ConservationAdaptation
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A7: Sustainable livelihoods are the basis for a community's capacity to conserve wildlife & adapt to climate change #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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See this story about our work adapting to new challenges in the Tian Shan Mountains. #ConservationAdaptation https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/adapting-to-new-challenges-in-the-tian-shan-mountains …
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@climatelinks A7: see Peruvian Amazon Forest Conservation thru livelihood diversification as example: https://goo.gl/3UpKg6 #ConservationAdaptation
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A7: People need to change their lifestyles to adapt to climate change and prevent further biodiversity damage. #ConservationAdaptation
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A7 Interests of local communities via climate smart management planning central to the #GSLEP program! #ConservationAdaptation
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A7:Viable livelihoods are a precondition to sustainably managing nat. resources to support #ConservationAdaptation https://goo.gl/4So84H https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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Mountain communities require extra preparation for CC adaptation while projecting snow leopards @ #conservationadaptation
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A7 Alternative livelihoods can improve ecosystems and ensure diversified income flow #ConservationAdaptation
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@climatelinks A7 less dep. on highly variable resources inc livelihood resilience to weather shocks, let ecosystems bounce back #conservationadaptation
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See here for how snow leopard range countries gear up for climate-smart conservation. #ConservationAdaptation https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/snow-leopard-range-countries-gear-up-for-climate-smart-conservation …
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We need to stop living in a way that takes our earth, animals, and resources for granted. Respect our planet! #conservationadaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918488326977531904 …
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Bit more on that here if you are interested http://bit.ly/2wQXEIZ #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/CMTiller/status/918490026996129792 …
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Nepal, the 1st country to have landscape mgmt plan #ConservationAdaptation http://www.wwfnepal.org/?uNewsID=309210 https://twitter.com/snowleopards/status/918484068429455360 …
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And Nepal leads the way with it's climate smart landscape management plan. #ConservationAdaptation http://www.wwfnepal.org/media_room/news/?uNewsID … https://twitter.com/snowleopards/status/918484068429455360 …
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@climatelinks @WWFscience Thank you, that was fun... wish we could discuss this for longer though :-) #conservationadaptation
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That concludes our chat! Thank you to @WWFscience & everyone who joined for sharing in such a great convo on #ConservationAdaptation
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To learn more check out our newsletter highlighting how USAID is supporting integration of #ConservationAdaptation http://ow.ly/XntH30fPmcR
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We’ll also produce a Storify to capture today’s fruitful discussion & post it on our blog: https://www.climatelinks.org/blog #ConservationAdaptation
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We hope you continue engaging w/ each other to share best practices & lessons learned that can inform your work on #ConservationAdaptation
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Thanks for hosting @climatelinks! For more on snow leopards and adaptation see http://thirdpolegeolab.org/ . #ConservationAdaptation
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Was great to follow along and read about all this incredible work. Amazed by my @WWFscience colleagues. #ConservationAdaptation
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Thank you. Great being a part of this conversation on biodiversity #ConservationAdaptation. catch U up later @ghanagrg
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That was fun and informative. Thanks for hosting. (We even managed to deal with the long hashtag!) #ConservationAdaptation https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918490451530977280 …
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@climatelinks @WWFscience Thanks for hosting such a great & much-needed conversation on #ConservationAdaptation! /Amy
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Thanks for the whirlwind discussion on #ConservationAdaptation! https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918490956911075328 …
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@climatelinks @WWFscience thank you for the fast streaming of brilliant ideas, models and strategies! #conservationadaptation
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Thank for hosting and looking forward to the next.... cheers #conservationadaptation
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Thanks for hosting @climatelinks & @WWFscience! We enjoyed getting to hear from other groups who are equally passionate about integrating #ConservationAdaptation! https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918490451530977280 …
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@climatelinks @WWFscience Thank you for hosting a wonderful, informative and lively #ConservationAdaptation discussion @climatelinks & @WWF!
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THX @climatelinks, @WWFscience & all who joined in. Great chat & connections #ConservationAdaptation. #MountainEbA - http://bit.ly/2xAWl0v https://twitter.com/climatelinks/status/918490451530977280 …
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Katherine serves as the social media manager, content entry, and work flow coordinator for Climatelinks. She also assists with research and writing. Katherine has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations with a focus on environmental resources. She previously worked at Americans for Peace Now, a non-profit dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Katherine is committed to helping solve the climate crisis and is excited to apply her skills on the Climatelinks team.