Transcript Amanda Bourne_VA Overview Part 1

Vulnerability
in the
Namakwa
District
Municipality
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Overview
Introduction to CSA
Introduction to the
current research
project
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Vulnerability
Assessments
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Key sources
Key outcomes to
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CSA Overview
• CSA supports local green economic
development
• That values nature
• And takes place in globally-recognised,
scientifically defined biodiversity hotspots
• Focus on ecosystem/landscape level
solutions
• Believe in the value of partnerships and
collaboration
• Support larger policy and implementation
goals through field demonstrations
• Committed to human well-being and the
sustainable provision of ecosystem
services and functions for people
• Conservation as a land use
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Succulent
Karoo
Cape Floral
Kingdom
MaputalandPondoland
Namaqualand Green
Economy
Demonstration
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Succulent Karoo field office
Activities focus on stewardship and
the development and mentorship of
local nature-based SMMEs
Goal to demonstrate viable green
alternatives for local economic
development and a sustainable
Namaqualand using nature to thrive
Focus on ecosystems-based
adaptation to climate change, naturebased livelihoods, and provision of
ecosystem services
Partnership approach
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Current Project - EbA
• Three country study – SA, Brazil,
Philippines
• Test effectiveness and costeffectiveness of Ecosystem-based
Adaptation for buffering the impacts of
climate change, improving livelihoods,
and conserving biodiversity
- Testing EbA in pilot sites
- Monitoring activities over time to
track cost-effectiveness and impact
• Sharing results locally to support and
inform local policy and practice
• Translating and comparing results to
inform national and global policy and
practice
• Initial vulnerability assessment
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