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Description: Keith Alverson Head of the Climate Change Adaptation and Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch. United Nations Environment Program is interviewed by Abigail Abrash Walton of Antioch University New England
Date: 8/23/2014 12:00 AM
Author: Security and Sustainability Forum
Healthy ecosystems deliver critical goods and services, such as providing food and fuel, or preventing floods and soil erosion. People depend on these goods and services for their wellbeing and livelihoods. However, because of climate change and other human impacts, many ecosystems have become degraded, with negative impacts on people’s lives. EBA involves the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.readmore
