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Ecosystem based Adaptation in Agricultural Sectors: Context, Approaches and Lessons Learned

Webinar 1: Introduction to Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) in the Agricultural Sectors: Context, Approaches and Lessons Learned

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 14

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Presentation

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Livelihood resilience is strongly linked to ecosystem resilience. EbA provides an approach for looking at the risks associated with climate change, ecosystems, and livelihoods with the aim of enhancing the overall resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems that impact livelihoods. EbA in the agricultural sectors can come in the form of sustainably managing, conserving and restoring natural resources in an effort to strengthen the resilience of agricultural dependent livelihoods. EbA provides multiple services and benefits, including food and water production as well as buffering capacities against extreme events.

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