CBAs in Ecuador: Ecosystem Services under Climate Change https://ift.tt/xhpaTCP An important step to protect global biodiversity First Workshop on Ecosystem Services Key areas of biodiversity (KBAs) under climate change scenarios This event took place from November 19 to November 20, 2024. Global Center for Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). Organized by BirdLife International, Jocotoco FoundationUNEP-WCMC and Durham University, the workshop brought together a diverse group of local stakeholders, including government representatives, NGOs, community leaders and academics from the regions of El Oro, Loja and Zamora. The participants delved deeper into this topic Tools for Site-Based Ecosystem Service Assessment (TESSA)specially designed identify and evaluate ecosystem services provided by sites important for biodiversity conservationsuch as KBAs. The focus is on understanding how these services benefit local communities and the threats posed by climate and land use change. It is offered as a project a A key step to improve environmental and conservation practicesStefano Barchiesi, Global Science Representative, BirdLife International, and Bhopal Pandeya, Senior Program Officer, UNEP-WCMC. “Through the information gathered at this event, we aim to integrate the views and knowledge of stakeholders in these KBAs with the modeling components of the project. In addition, the workshop was the first opportunity to hear first-hand the views of key experts and local stakeholders on alternative management of the various ecosystem services found within each KBA,” says Barchiesi. Over the next three years, this project will work Addressing the climate change knowledge gapin particular, affect key ecosystem services water supply and climate regulation, as well as improving the management capacity of CBAs, vital facilities, with the participation of various local actors. Pandeya emphasized joint effect of the workshop: “This space aims not only to close knowledge gaps, but also to create practical strategies that benefit all stakeholders. Through the exchange of experiences and collective efforts, it will be possible to build science-based solutions. Andres Factos, member of the National Coordination Group of the Ecuadorian CBA and CBA Focal Point of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) in Ecuador, emphasized the importance of such meetings in his intervention. connecting local realities with national and international goals. “For MAATE, this exercise is very important as we update our National Biodiversity Strategy; “This seminar will advance us in the implementation of the 11th goal of the global framework of biological diversity,” he noted. Finally, David Parra, Director of Conservation at the Jokotoko Foundation, shared his perspective on the importance of understanding how. Ecuador’s mountains, forests and water resources contribute to human well-being in the face of climate change challenges.. He said: “We will try to understand how we can protect these services while they continue to support our communities.” This seminar will mark The beginning of a transformative journey to protect Ecuador’s key biodiversity areas and their invaluable ecosystem services. By combining local efforts with global commitments, participants are fostering a strong commitment to conservation that resonates across borders. #CBAs #Ecuador #Ecosystem #Services #Climate #Change
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