Activity 2: Recognize the role of ecosystems in adaptation
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Below are the global and regional obligations in this activity:
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Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Increase recognition of the significance of wetlands for reasons of coastal protection and flood defense: Ramsar Resolution IX.8, 6 and Ramsar Resolution IX.8, Annex (A Framework for the implementation of the Convention’s Strategic Plan 2003-2008 in the 2006-2008 period) SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Promote research into the role of wetlands in coastal protection and flood defense: Ramsar Resolution VIII.25, 7 and Ramsar Resolution VIII.25, Annex (Ramsar Strategic Plan) SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Undertake studies on the role of wetlands in mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise and make their findings available to the Convention: Ramsar Resolution VIII.3, 18
- Undertake studies on the functions and benefits provided by coastal wetlands in relation to flood and natural hazard management: Ramsar Resolution VIII.4, 13 and Ramsar Resolution VIII.4, Annex (Principles and guidelines for incorporating wetland issues into Integrated Costal Zone Management (ICZM)) SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Assess and document wetlands which are of special significance due to coastal protection: Ramsar Resolution VIII.25, 7 and Ramsar Resolution VIII.25, Annex (Principles and guidelines for incorporating wetland issues into Integrated Costal Zone Management (ICZM)) SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Recognize fully the important role mangrove ecosystems can play in mitigating climate change and sea-level rise, especially low-lying areas and small island developing States: Ramsar Resolution VIII.32, 20
- Address, as appropriate, the research gaps outlined in the report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Adaptation to Climate Change and summarized in paragraph 3 of recommendation XI/14 of the SBSTA: CBD Decision VIII/30, 5
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