Environment and ecosystems

Sustainable management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems to reduce disaster risk and environmental degradation as a risk driver.

Latest Environment and ecosystems additions in the Knowledge Base

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Sri Lanka's capital is transforming floating garbage patches into biodiverse wetlands which are teeming with life.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Old farmer harvesting coffee beans in Colombia
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Colombian cities like Barranquilla and Medellín are using nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetlands and creating green spaces, to tackle climate change. This approach improves urban resilience, biodiversity, and reduces flooding and heat impacts.
United Nations Environment Programme
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Documents and publications
This reports presents an analysis of the latest trends in a wide array of planetary vital signs. This articles also offers a review of notable recent climate-related disasters, spotlight important climate-related topics, and discuss policy interventions.
Aerial view of fertile and dry land
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Navajo are restoring their watersheds — and boosting their food sovereignty — with earthen berms and small dams made of woven brush, sticks, and rocks.
Yale Environment 360
Group of young African children walk with buckets and jerrycans on their heads as they prepare to bring clean water back to their village.
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The Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Rural Resilience in Tanzania comes at a critical time for Tanzania, where climate change is playing havoc with long-established weather patterns.
United Nations Environment Programme
Research briefs
Global warming level at which fire began to impact the land's ability to absorb carbon was 1.07°C above pre-industrial levels, and that fire is already playing a major role in hampering that ability.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity, warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentially harmful algae.
Conversation Media Group, the
A river in Guatemala.
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Carlos Telón applies WWF's Flood Green Guide to restore mangroves, reduce flood risks, and manage waste in Guatemala. His efforts include planting 30,000 mangroves, engaging communities, and promoting climate resilience.
World Wildlife Fund Environment and Disaster Management
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