Ecosystem-based adaptation

• Other Authors: Uy, Noralene, Shaw, Rajib
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2012.
• Series: Community, environment and disaster risk management ; v. 12.
• Subjects: Nature > Ecosystems & Habitats > General.; Nature > Environmental Conservation & Protection.; Management of land & natural resources.; Global warming.; Ecosystem management.; Climatic changes > Environmental aspects.; Ecological disturbances > Prevention.

Ecosystems are often examined from an ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major driv...