Ecosystem-based adaptation in Lake Victoria Basin; synergies and trade-offs.

ABSTRACT: Healthy ecosystems such as forests and wetlands have a great potential to support adaptation to climate change and are the foundation of sustainable livelihoods. Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) can help to protect and maintain healthy ecosystems providing resilience against the impacts of climate change. This paper explores the role of EbA in reconciling socio-economic development with the conservation and restoration of nature in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya, East Africa. Using selected ecosystems in the Lake region, the paper identifies key EbA approaches and explores trade-offs and synergies at spatial and temporal scales and between different stakeholders. The research methods used for this study include site visits, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, participatory works

SUBMITTER: Agol D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8170187 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature