Finding the Nexus: Exploring Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity

At the local level, municipalities are positioning themselves as leaders in biodiversity conservation and protection by taking an integrated approach to their climate change response planning. The integrated approach to conserving natural spaces is proving to yield many benefits and win-win scenarios, such as promoting green infrastructure, improving human health and aligning with municipal services. This issue of ICLEI’s Nexus Series explores how biodiversity management is contributing to action on climate change adaptation. By presenting the nexus between these global issues, this edition highlights biodiversity conservation and its vital role in building more resilient communities.

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