biodiversity

Norfolk Island National Park & Botanic Garden Climate Change Strategy 2011-2016

"The Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden Climate Change Strategy 2011-2016 recommends the preliminary adaptation, mitigation and communication actions that are required to manage the consequences of climate change and reduce the carbon footprint of the park. The strategy is consistent with the policies and actions of the Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden Management Plan 2008-2018 and the objectives identified in the Parks Australia Climate Change Strategic Overview 2009-2014.
Keywords: 
natural environment, biodiversity, adaptation actions; adaptation plan; ecoystem

French Studies Related to Climate Change Adaptation

This publication, prepared in preparation for the Copenhagen UN Conference on Climate Change (2009), includes various national studies about adaptation to climate change. It illustrates the willingness of France to mobilize all actors in society, including scientific, institutions and civil society, in the debate about climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Keywords: 
biodiversity, infrastructure, tourism, adaptation actions

Climate Change and Invasive Plants in South Australia

A useful report on the potential threat that invasive plants present South Australia. May also be relevant for other regions in Australia.

Keywords: 
ecosystems, biodiversity, natural environment, agriculture, pests. South Australia, weeds, invasive species
Author 
John K. Scott

Parks Australia Climate Change Strategic Overview 2009-2014

Report which identifies the principles and objectives that will guide Parks Australia.  "The Parks Australia Climate Change Strategic Overview 2009-2014 identifies the principles and objectives that will guide Parks Australia’s
response to managing the consequences of climate change in Parks Australia’s terrestrial reserves over the next five years. This strategic overview is consistent with the Australian Government’s climate change policy

Keywords: 
scenic amenity, parks, biodiversity, ecosystem services, natural environment

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange

A useful website on climate change adaptation. Users can log in to explore case studies, toolkts and participate in a community forum. Mainly US focussed.
Keywords: 
case studies, web, clearing house, adaptation plan, biodiversity, ecosystem services, natural environment

Integrated Solutions for Biodiversity||Climate Change and Poverty

A short policy brief released by the UNEP. The rational for this Policy Brief is to make clear the vital benefits of integrating biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management by taking the Ecosystemsbased Adaptation approach along with the Green Economy Initiative to achieve equitable multiple
Keywords: 
natural environment, economic, health, poverty, biological adaptation, ecosystem services, biodiversity