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News
Fiji launches National Adaptation Plan during COP 24
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During the UNFCCC CoP24 in Katowice, the Fijian Government launched its first National Adaption Plan (NAP) to build long-term resilience to climate change. Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). EbA contributes towards aligning the NAP with the Coastal Management Framework and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Read more here.
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Modelling nature-based solutions for alleviating flood risk
A new tool was developed by Ambiental to assess and model the positive impacts of nature-based solutions (NBS) to reduce flooding, which has been a challenge in the application of NBS. The Ambiental determines the optimum solutions for reducing flood damage, minimizing cost of defences and maximizing additional benefits. Read the full article here.
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How we used drones to monitor coastal erosion in Ghana
Drones are evolving to be a key tool for monitoring, which are low cost and easy to operate while providing high resolution outputs. The Conversation Media Group is currently using drones to monitor flooding and erosion in the Volta delta in Ghana. Read more here.
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How to build resilient cities without wrecking the environment
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Little attention is given to sustainable urban planning in Cairns, Australia to maximize coastal resilience. Green stormwater solutions, such as green roofs and bioswales, can minimize flooding and support healthier water streams and oceans. Read more here.
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Featured Publications
Challenges for mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation into the international climate agenda
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Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) promotes the sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services to adapt to climate change, and has been defended as an effective and cost-efficient way of reducing climate change impacts. This paper reviews recent literature on EbA and identifies key areas that need more attention from scientists and policymakers to incorporate Ecosystem-based Adaptation into the international climate policy agenda. Read more here.
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Coral reefs for coastal protection: a new methodological and engineering approach in Grenada
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Coral reefs play a critical role in wave attenuation but little direct connection has been drawn between the effects and impacts on shorelines. This paper presents a systematic approach to assess the protective role of coral reefs on the shoreline of Grenville Bay, Grenada in Spain. Read the full publication here.
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Project insights
Research results from Adaptation, Vulnerability and Ecosystems (AVE) project, Costa Rica and Panama
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This report, conducted by IUCN, presents its findings from a literature review and interviews at the project site in the Sixaola River basin in Costa Rica and Panama. Evidence on the benefits of ecosystem-based solutions has been collected from local farmers to assess the effectiveness and contribution to food and water security. Read the full document here.
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Policy brief
Nature-based solutions: delivering national-level adaptation and global goals
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Sustainable restoration and protection of ecosystems can form a strong line of defense against climate change and disasters and can support long-term adaptation. The International Institute for Environment and Development argues that nature-based solutions are key tools to meet global goals on climate change and sustainable development. Read the full policy brief here.
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Workshop
International workshop on implementation of nature-based solutions in the Mediterranean region
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Plan Bleu is organizing a workshop in Marseille, France on 22-24 January 2019 focusing on the implementation of nature-based solutions to tackle climate change. Register for the event here.
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The PEDRR Secretariat would like to thank Nicole-Karolina Rokicki, who managed the PEDRR Secretariat and all its related activities during the last 3 months. Nicole’s motivation and enthusiasm and great work ethic were very much appreciated. We wish her best of luck in her future endeavours!
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Call for applicants - policy paper on NBS in the Mediterranean
Organization: Plan Bleu
Closing date: 9 January 2019
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Intern - Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction
Organization: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters (UNESCO)
Location: Paris, France
Closing date: 15 January 2019
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For more information please see PEDRR's LinkedIn.
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Senior Project Officer Forests
Organization: CDP Europe
Location: Berlin, Germany
Closing date: 10 January 2019
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Communications Consultant
Organization: Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED)
Location: London, UK
Closing date: 14 January 2019
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