On-the-Ground Solutions to Help People and Wildlife in a Changing Climate

Abstract

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and the evidence base on observed impacts to date, and projected impacts, is growing. The impacts to island ecosystems and low-lying nations is particularly severe, including sea level rise, heavy precipitation events, and ocean warming, resulting in destruction of property, declining fish yields, and coral bleaching, among many other impacts. Decision support tools and other climate services are increasingly being used, but many gaps remain, and financing and implementation fall far short of what is needed. This chapter explores initiatives implemented by World Wildlife Fund to better understand how climate change is impacting people and wildlife, and how the research informs on-the-ground interventions which help people and wildlife adapt to a changing climate.