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Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation (infographic): Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative
Climate change impacts greatly affect ecosystems and the communities who depend on them. Nature-based solutions for adaptation (NbS) can play a vital role in helping people and biodiversity build resilience to climate risks. Learn more about what effective NbS for adaptation are and their practical application across different ecosystems to strengthen their resilience.
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Biodiversity Is in Crisis—Here's one way to fix it
A growing movement of projects and partnerships is using locally driven and gender-responsive nature-based solutions to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Scaling up this work to match the urgency and reach of the crises will be a challenge—but it’s one we must embrace.
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The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative: What you need to know
The populations of millions of animal and plant species continue to decline at accelerating rates across the globe, with many under threat of extinction. The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will contribute to addressing this challenge.
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New initiative harnesses power of nature to build resilience and protect biodiversity
The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) initiative will use nature-based solutions to support local communities in adapting to climate change while safeguarding critical ecosystems in and around protected areas.
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7 News Belize: Working with Nature to Adapt to a Changing Climate workshop in Belize
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NGOs and government representatives attend training on Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation, hosted by the CAPA Initiative in Belize
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