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Entrepreneurship in ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change
, 2018 This study focuses on entrepreneurship in ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change (EbA). EbA uses ecosystem services and biodiversity to help society adapt to climate change. Several scholars argue that entrepreneurship, by introducing novel ideas and innovative solutions, can contribute to the planning and implementation of EbA.
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Adaptation approaches to climate change in China: An operational framework [PDF]
Climate change poses great risks for China, which makes adaptation an essential response. However, adaptation planning and implementation are still at a preliminary stage with respect to the theoretical framework and methodology.
Markandya, Anil, Jiahua, Pan, Yan, Zheng
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Smart Electrospun Nanofibers for Controlled Oil‐Water Separation
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Stimuli‐responsive electrospun nanofibers are reviewed as advanced platforms for controlled oil/water separation. The effects of surface wettability, porous structure, and external stimuli, including pH, temperature, gas, and light, on separation performance are discussed.
Aynaz Sedaghatnia +6 more
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Matchmakers, evaluators, libraries, and networks: online resources for landowners and practitioners [PDF]
, 2013 6 pagesAs the concepts of ecosystem services and payments for ecosystem services (PES) have evolved, numerous web-based resources have been created to 1) provide and exchange information about ecosystem services, and 2) facilitate transactions between ...
University of Oregon. Ecosystem Workforce Program
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All EarthThe July – September 2023 monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh, India, triggered a cascade of hydro-meteorological hazards – primarily floods and landslides – resulting in 428 fatalities (over 40% due to slope failures), displacement of more than 50,000 ...
Ajitesh Singh Chandel
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Barriers to adaptation to sea-level rise [PDF]
, 2013 Increasingly there is recognition from researchers and policy makers that there are legal, institutional and cultural barriers to climate change adaptation that will need to be addressed if we are able to adapt efficiently and equitably.
Elissa Waters +2 more
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Global Goal on Adaptation - Science for Adaptation Policy Brief #6
, 2022 The WASP Science-for-Adaptation Policy Brief on the Global Goal on Adaptation is the sixth issue in the series published by seven United Nations agencies that form the World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP): UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World ...
Ebi, Kristie L. +2 more
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Amphiphilic non‐isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) coatings containing reactive hydrophobic poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and hydrophilic methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) (MPEG) prepolymers for marine antifouling (AF) and fouling‐release (FR) applications were investigated. The coatings were evaluated with a set of representative marine foulants.
Nastaran Shahzadeh +7 more
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Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in small island developing states: a systematic review
Frontiers in Environmental ScienceIntroductionSmall Island Developing States (SIDS) are disproportionately affected by climate change, with impacts threatening their communities, ecosystems, and economies.
Zoe Brown +4 more
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Assessing the costs and benefits of agricultural production using an ecosystem approach [PDF]
, 2009 Integrated Farm Management (IFM) is seen as one way for agriculture to contribute towards the UKs challenging national targets for climate change, pollution, biodiversity and other environmental factors.
Pole, J. +2 more
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