Be Climate-Change Ready With Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies
The goods and services of the ecosystem, such as food and clean water supply, are affected by shifting weather patterns which is a result of climate changes. These resources have a massive effect on peoples' lives; hence it is vital to find methods and strategies to deal with the consequences of climate changes on human lives. Ecosystem based adaptation or EbA is a way of living which promotes conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of ecosystems. EbA is a nature-based solution that leverages the power of ecosystem services and biodiversity to reduce vulnerability and build sturdy resilience to climate changes. It is imperative for all nations to treat nature-based solutions as an integral part of their adaptation strategies at all levels (local, national, and global) to achieve sustainable development goals of reaching global biodiversity targets. The concept of EbA is people-centric and acknowledges that healthy ecosystems are the foundation and pillars for human resilience. EbA provides cost-effective strategies and an overall adaptation strategy to people who are affected by climate change.
Significance of Ecosystem A healthy ecosystem(wetlands, intact forests and coastal areas) is a necessity for our lives as they provide many benefits to local communities (clean water, firewood, shelter, medicine, food, etc.)