Learning Brief 2 - Generating multiple benefits from Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Mountain Ecosystems

This brief is part of a series of learning briefs produced by UNDP. These briefs draw together experiences and lessons learned from working on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) within the global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Mountain Ecosystems Programme from 2011 to 2015. The content also draws on lessons generated by the broader global EbA community of practice. The briefs are designed for practitioners, including local government representatives, civil society organizations and other actors working on climate change issues. They will also be useful for policy makers and donors engaged in planning and allocation of resources for adaptation action.

This second brief makes the case for EbA by presenting how it can generate multiple environmental, social and economic benefits. Research shows that benefitting from a wide range of ecosystem services is closely correlated with communities’ degree of resilience to challenges.