Environment and ecosystems

Sustainable management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems to reduce disaster risk and environmental degradation as a risk driver.

Latest Environment and ecosystems additions in the Knowledge Base

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Cover and source: Journal of Flood Risk Management
Documents and publications

This study investigates the impacts of wildfires on down-stream flood discharge in 30 Californian watersheds, finding positive correlations were between the enhancement in discharge volume and the percentage of burned watershed area.

Journal of Flood Risk Management (Wiley)
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Documents and publications

This report reviews the status of nature finance globally, to learn from the role played by nature-focused funds and their investment managers, and draw conclusions for how more financing for nature-based solutions for adaptation can be mobilised.

Global Center on Adaptation
Several plants on garden grounds
Update

Crossover landscaping offers a practical, evidence-based approach to reducing wildfire risk while conserving water resources. Embracing crossover landscapes is a simple way to ensure widespread adoption that protects communities.

Headwaters Economics
Research briefs

Barrier islands protect coastal communities and infrastructure — so what happens if they disappear?

Texas A&M University Press
Research briefs

A team of environmental scientists has found that global warming has led to tripling the length of ocean surface heat waves.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
The Mekong river at a low water level due to drought
Research briefs

New research shows that saltwater intrusion is on the rise globally. Researchers found in most cases that the salt front is moving further upstream, primarily due to sea level rise and reduced river discharge, making rivers saltier.

Utrecht University
earthquake
Research briefs

Scientists develop a novel soil-reenforcing material by recycling waste fluids from geothermal energy harvesting plants.

Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT)
Research briefs

Researcher has created a sophisticated numerical computer model to help scientists and environmental experts understand how water moves in estuaries during extreme weather events.

University of Houston
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