Engaging ri local governments in mitigation and resilience. In particular, we launched the one less nuclear power plant project in 2012 together with the citizens. In calatagan, batangas, the local government unit, with support from the ctsp, started to thicken and widen its mangrove areas to serve as buffer of the coastal. The first chapter provides a macro view of how climate. The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation carlos m. Donovan burton, of climate planning, australia, who highlighted the economic risks of climate change arising from the threats to human settlements along the coast, from ms sukhui lee of the korea marine environment management corporation koem and mr.
Also available as part of this climate change adaptation. Plan and plant gardens that provide habitat for native species and. Several recent studies jointly model the effects of mitigation and adaptation in reducing overall risk to the impacts of climate change in the united states, focusing on infrastructure e. Pdf the role of coastal plant communities for climate change. The conservation and improved management of marine protected areas is increasing the resilience of coastal ecosystems.
Pepeng parma in 2009 is the worst the country has ever experienced so far. As the science advances on both coastal vulnerability and adaptation options, this document will. Dimensions of blue carbon and emerging perspectives ncbi. Climate change adaptation options for coastal communities and. Apr 12, 2017 seaweed aquaculture, the fastestgrowing component of global food production, offers a slate of opportunities to mitigate, and adapt to climate change. Mangroves more carbon rich and important for climate change. Their canopies dissipate wave energy and high burial rates raise the seafloor, buffering the impacts of rising sea level and wave action that are associated with climate change. Seoul, a megacity with more than 10 million people, has joined efforts with its citizens to develop new environmental policies to address energy crisis and tackle climate change. Coastal habitats play a critical role in climate regulation through the storage and. The commonwealth has been working with the government of vanuatu to assess how protecting coastal habitats can work towards climate change mitigation and adaptation the first assessment of its kind in the south pacific region.
Adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. In contrast to the existing literature, it focusses on prospect theory pt and compiles the implications of this widely accepted theory on relevant decision problems in the climate. Some coastal ecosystems mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrass are established. The role of coastal plant communities in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This paper joins the debate on behavioural economics in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Comparison between vegetated coastal habitats and artificial structures. Synergies between climate mitigation and adaptation in.
The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation nasaads. Prospect theory, mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Present situation describe the present situation in relation to co 2 emissions, including any relevant disadvantages or constraints resulting from historical, geographical andor socioeconomic factors which may have influenced this indicator area. Despite their importance, coastal blue carbon ecosystems are some of the. Adaptation to climate change is a challenge not because the concept is new but because of the scale and speed of the adjustments required is unprecedented and because the exact nature of the anticipated. Thus, mangrove forests offer a unique and highly efficient approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Climate change mitigation consists of actions to limit the magnitude or rate of global warming and its related effects. The role of biodiversity and ecosystem services in carbon. Ecosystem management can play an important role in climate change mitigation and adaptation if current practices are evaluated and improved to move towards sustainability. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Estimates of the value of assets and infrastructure exposed to these impacts, and potential declines in production due to unmitigated climate change, are only approximate measures of what is at stake in adaptation across most sectors and regions of australia. It includes assessments of carbon uptake and storage, which find that the continuing loss and.
Seaweed aquaculture, the fastestgrowing component of global food production, offers a slate of opportunities to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Attend this course to gain a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes. As compared to other sectors, there is potentially more opportunity to demonstrate these linkages in the broad forest sector. The planning tool is intended to be used in community planning sessions and is the document stakeholders are likely to work with directly. There is growing awareness of the significant climate change mitigation and adaptation. Natures role in climate change terrestrial and marine ecosystems play an important role in regulating climate. Climate change will impact the health, function and productivity of coastal. The role of interactions in a world implementing adaptation. The international scientific community is increasingly recognizing the role of natural systems in climate. This guide for considering climate change in coastal conservation gives coastal planners, resource managers, and conservation practitioners a framework needed to accomplish this task.
Reducing risks through emissions mitigation fourth national. Protecting coastal habitats to mitigate against climate. Present situation describe the present situation in relation to co 2 emissions, including any relevant disadvantages or constraints resulting from. The potential to adjust in order to minimize negative impact and maximize any benefits from changes in climate is known as adaptive capacity. Seoul, a megacity with more than 10 million people, has. A perspective paper on adaptation as a response to climate. The protection and restoration of wetlands is a key component of the measures needed to mitigate climate change and. Again, we are dividing this information into three categories. Adaptation to climate change is a challenge not because the concept is new but because of the scale and speed of the adjustments required is unprecedented and because the exact nature of the anticipated changes remains highly uncertain.
The role of biodiversity and ecosystem services in carbon sequestration and its implication for climate change mitigation mekonnen h daba1 and sintayehu w dejene2 1africa centre of excellence ace. As the pace and extent of coastal flooding and erosion accelerate, climate change impacts along our coasts are exacerbating preexisting social inequities, as. This briefing note highlights key information from recent reports on wetlands and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Can seaweed farming play a role in climate change mitigation. Guide for considering climate change in coastal conservation. Since the first ahteg completed its work, the scientific information and degree of certainty regarding the relationship between biodiversity and climate change has expanded significantly. The crop can also be used, in total or in part, for biofuel production, with a potential co2 mitigation capacity, in terms. Because of the very low investment required to set up seaweed aquaculture farms, seaweed aquaculture is a particularly sound strategy for coastal developing nations to contribute to climate change mitigation while protecting their shoreline and marine ecosystems from some of the effects of climate change, such as ocean acidification and ocean deoxygenation. Herein, we focus on the role of climate change on flood hazards, sea level rise. This new initiative collates, consolidates and communicates scientific understanding of the effectiveness of naturebased solutions for the benefit of decision makers in business, government and civil society. A perspective paper on adaptation as a response to climate change. Achieving climate change mitigation and adaptation through.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services help us to adapt to and mitigate climate change. It highlights the enabling policy and institutional environment for climate change adaptation. Coastal communities are vulnerable to coastal hazards and impacts of climate change. Mitigation reducing climate change involves reducing the flow of heattrapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, either by reducing sources of these gases for example, the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat or transport or enhancing the sinks that accumulate and store these gases such as the oceans, forests and soil. Dr julian roberts, an ocean governance adviser in the commonwealth secretariats economic and legal section, said. They are therefore a crucial part of our effort to combat climate change. When managed sustainably, soils can play an important role in climate change mitigation by storing carbon carbon sequestration and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. Since the first ahteg completed its work, the scientific information and. Governmental agencies, local authorities and municipalities are implementing strategies for adaptation to the impact of climate change in coastal regions and for conserving biological diversity. Reducing risks through emissions mitigation fourth. Various types of adaptation can be distinguished, including anticipatory and reactive adaptation, private and public adaptation, and autonomous and planned adaptation.
This generally involves reductions in human emissions of greenhouse gases ghgs. Jan, 2011 the role of landuse change at the nexus between climate change mitigation and adaptation and agricultural and natural ecosystems has been highlighted, with particular reference to biofuel cropping, agricultural intensification and diet. Thus, at the global scale, coastal wetland destruction could account for % of industrial emissions. The loss of a third of the global cover of these ecosystems involves a loss of co 2 sinks and the emission of 1 pg co 2 annually. The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Naturebased solutions enhance and work with natural habitats to help people adapt to the effects of change and disasters. Mechanisms for energy reduction at the onshore side. Pdf the role of coastal plant communities for climate. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies already. Oct 29, 20 the role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The role of biodiversity and ecosystem services in carbon sequestration and its implication for climate change mitigation mekonnen h daba1 and sintayehu w dejene2 1africa centre of excellence ace for climate smart agriculture and biodiversity conservation, haramaya university, ethiopia.
The potential to adjust in order to minimize negative impact and maximize any benefits from changes in. Coastal effects fourth national climate assessment. The involvement of local communities in mitigation efforts through forest restoration provides an ideal opportunity to enhance the adaptive capacity of those. Different definitions and examples of ecosystembased adaptation to climate change eba found in the literature. Nov 08, 2017 the audience heard presentations from mr. Mitigation and adaptation solutions climate change. Support for sustainable tourism in coastal and central upland regions. Definitions the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services bes as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change cbd, 2009. Adapting to coastal climate change coastal resources center. Climate change adaptation and mitigation in coastal areas. Mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change, 14. Marine reserves can mitigate and promote adaptation. Naturebased approaches for climate change mitigation and. Clarifying the role of coastal and marine systems in.
In calatagan, batangas, the local government unit, with support from the ctsp, started to thicken and widen its mangrove areas to serve as buffer of the coastal communities against storm surges and as an efficient sediment trap to battle coastal erosion and improve coastal integrity against inundation. The scope of this paper is to identify a strategy for climate change responses. Key processes of vegetated coastal habitats for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Marine vegetated habitats seagrasses, saltmarshes, macroalgae and mangroves occupy 0. Here we present the scientific basis and opportunities for a com prehensive strategy to use vegetated coastal habitats to mitigate and adapt to. Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. The first chapter provides a macro view of how climate change is impacting the philippines. Jun, 2017 mpas with five key characteristics notake, wellenforced, wellestablished. Synthesis of adaptation options for coastal areas 1 1 climate change adaptation is an evolving field. The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation. Coastal protection services of vegetated coastal habitats. These professionals are often responsible for developing or updating conservation strategies but may not. When managed sustainably, soils can play an important.
Seaweed farms release carbon that maybe buried in sediments or exported to the deep sea, therefore acting as a co2 sink. Article pdf available in nature climate change 311. The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and. Reviews show intertidal wetlands and reefs protect coasts in a variety of ways. Pdf can seaweed farming play a role in climate change. Costs are estimated for adaptation of the structures due to climate change impacts like rising sea levels and wave action. Also available as part of this climate change adaptation project are an alaska.
University of rhode island coastal resources center ri sea grant. Coastal ecosystems, particularly intertidal wetlands and reefs coral and shellfish, can play a critical role in reducing the vulnerability of coastal communities to rising seas and coastal hazards, through their multiple roles in wave attenuation, sediment capture, vertical accretion, erosion reduction and the mitigation of storm surge and debris movement. They currently absorb roughly half of manmade carbon emissions. As compared to human systems, there is more abundant and comprehensive evidence of climatechange impacts for natural systems, and the most vulnerable are those that lost a significant portion of their. The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation article pdf available in nature climate change 311. Additionally, the united nations conference on climate change cop 21 paris. Marine reserves can mitigate and promote adaptation to.
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