Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Concepts

Lead Betha, a professor at Brooke University, discusses ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) to climate change. The video covers the increase in CO2 levels due to human activities, leading to climate change. It emphasizes the need for both mitigation and adaptation strategies. EBA involves integrating natural, managed, and human components of ecosystems to adapt to climate changes. Methods include protection, restoration, and retreat, with a focus on community involvement and governance.

Who is the speaker and what is the main topic of the discussion?

• An engineer explaining sustainable architecture

• A professor discussing ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change

• A scientist talking about biodiversity

• A professor discussing renewable energy

What is the primary cause of climate change mentioned in the video?

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Plastic pollution

• CO2 emissions from fossil fuels

What is the purpose of adaptation in the context of climate change?

• To increase CO2 emissions

• To adjust and transform communities to better respond to climate changes

• To eliminate all human activities

• To completely reverse climate change

What does EBA stand for?

• Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

• Economic Balance Adjustment

• Environmental Biodiversity Action

• Energy-Based Adaptation

Which of the following is NOT a strategy of EBA?

• Increasing industrial emissions

• Removing threats to ecosystems

• Restoration of ecosystems

• Protection of natural areas

Why is restoration important in EBA?

• To promote industrial growth

• To reduce biodiversity

• To make ecosystems more capable of responding to changes

• To increase urban development

What is a significant challenge for coastal communities mentioned in the video?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Sea level rise

• Desertification

What is emphasized as crucial for successful EBA implementation?

• Exclusive decision-making by experts

• Inclusive community involvement

• Ignoring local traditions

• Focusing only on global policies

At what level does EBA often work most effectively?

• Global level

• National level

• Local or territorial level

• Corporate level

What is a key benefit of involving all community actors in EBA?

• It reduces the need for governance

• It focuses only on economic growth

• It increases understanding and governance

• It limits the scope of adaptation