Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change Through the Conservation of Nature

Author: Sara J. Wilson and Richard Hebda
Report– Jan 01, 2008

This report clearly demonstrates that conserving land with healthy natural ecosystems is a cost effective and important strategy to both mitigate and adapt to climate change. The report concludes that the conservation of intact ecosystems for the numerous values and services they bring humans, in addition to providing habitats for wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and the health of communities needs to be a significant part of any climate change strategy for both mitigation and adaptation to changing climates.