Entry points for integrating climate change considerations into national ecosystem assessments (EN/ES/FR/AR) - NEA InitiativeNEA Initiative

National ecosystem assessments are comprehensive evaluations of the status, trends, and services provided by ecosystems within a country. They help policymakers and stakeholders make informed decisions about sustainable development, conservation, and natural resource management. By incorporating climate change considerations into national ecosystem assessments, countries can gain a better understanding of the challenges posed by climate change and develop effective strategies to safeguard their ecosystems and the services they provide. These assessments play a vital role in informing policy decisions, guiding conservation efforts, and promoting sustainable development in the face of climate change. The new Guidance highlights the importance of integrating climate change considerations into the assessment framework from the beginning. This includes considering climate change impacts on ecosystems, such as changing temperature and precipitation patterns, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. It incorporates an understanding of the current and potential future impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services into scenarios for ecosystems to ensure robust consideration of climate change in national ecosystem assessments and their contributions to policymaking.