Biodiversity, coastal ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation in action
Thornton, H.; McOwen, C. (2022). Biodiversity, coastal ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation in action, in: Pungetti, G. (Ed.) Routledge handbook of seascapes. pp. 1-13
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| Abstract |
2021 marks a pivotal decade for climate and biodiversity with new targets being set to increase the scale, scope and pace of our efforts to address biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Through this chapter, we highlight the importance of coastal ecosystem restoration within such efforts: supporting the delivery of multiple targets on the national, regional and global scale and delivering multiple benefits for people nature. There are, however, limitations to our current knowledge base and the ways in which we monitor and assess restoration. Such limitations hinder the effectiveness of our coastal restoration actions in safeguarding biodiversity and mitigating climate impacts. Here we explore these limitations and discuss potential solutions to increase coordination, cooperation and ultimately collaboration across sectors to restore coastal areas. |
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