Addressing climate change: Why biodiversity matters

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This policy brief describes the interconnections between climate change and biodiversity. It highlights the importance of considering biodiversity within climate change policies, programmes and projects, and presents potential opportunities for doing so.

Author: UNEP/WCMC

Publisher: UNEP/WCMC

Language: en

Year: 2014

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Addressing climate change: Why biodiversity matters

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Outcome statement of the 2018 Global Landscapes Forum: Connecting for impact: From commitment to action

Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessments in Post-Crisis Countries

Gendering Climate Initiatives : REDD+ Impacts on Perceived Well-Being

Outcome statement of the 2018 Global Landscapes Forum: Connecting for impact: From commitment to action

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Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessments in Post-Crisis Countries

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Gendering Climate Initiatives : REDD+ Impacts on Perceived Well-Being

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