@inbook{e726f904e1c54dbc82b40abb8321a16d,
title = "The role of ecosystems in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction",
abstract = "In the context of natural disasters and climate change, ecosystems are critical natural capital because of their ability to regulate climate and natural hazards. This chapter examines the important role of ecosystems and their services in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It discusses the relevance of adopting ecosystem-based approaches in managing risks brought about by a changing climate.",
keywords = "Ecosystem-based adaptation, Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction",
author = "Noralene Uy and Rajib Shaw",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1108/S2040-7262(2012)0000012009",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781780526904",
series = "Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management",
pages = "41--59",
editor = "Noralene Uy and Rajib Shaw",
booktitle = "Ecosystem-Based Adaptation",
}