Strengthening Climate Resilience in Africa’s Marine and Coastal Zones Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)

The document argues that marine and coastal ecosystems in Africa are under severe threat from climate change, including sea level rise and tropical storms, but can support community adaptation if protected and restored. It defines Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services to enhance resilience to climate shocks. The statement provides eight key recommendations for COP27, focusing on incorporating EbA into Nationally Determined Contributions, securing innovative financing, improving community-led governance, and promoting nature-based solutions in coastal cities.

• Marine and coastal ecosystems in Africa are degrading rapidly and are under severe pressure, despite their ability to help communities adapt to climate change impacts such as sea level rise and severe tropical storms.
• Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is defined as utilizing biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to climate change by managing ecosystems to maintain or improve the goods and services they provide to society.
• The document proposes eight recommendations for COP27, which include strengthening the inclusion of EbA in Nationally Determined Contributions and blue economy frameworks, advocating for public-private partnerships for financing, and enhancing community-led governance that includes women and youth.
• EbA is identified as a tool for sustainable urban development in African coastal cities and a means to create job and livelihood opportunities beyond climate adaptation.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (n.d.). Strengthening Climate Resilience in Africa’s Marine and Coastal Zones Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA). https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SAIIA_GCCA-Poster-COP27.pdf

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. Strengthening Climate Resilience in Africa’s Marine and Coastal Zones Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA). n.d. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SAIIA_GCCA-Poster-COP27.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairsndstrengthening, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{Strengthening Climate Resilience in Africa’s Marine and Coastal Zones Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)}}, publisher = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SAIIA_GCCA-Poster-COP27.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }