A series of case studies produced for the UN Environment Programme on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), showcasing the innovative approaches and lessons learned from its extensive portfolio of climate adaptation projects.

Research report commissioned by United Nations Volunteers. The study provides evidence of how volunteers across the world are helping their communities adapt to and build resilience against the impacts of climate change.

Conservation tools such as environmental offsets are embraced by governments and the private sector as a solution to address the contradictions between economic development and environmental conservation. How do such conservation measures play out in places afflicted by a history of armed conflict?

The Magdalena Medio region of Colombia has been described as a frontier, a place of refuge and progress. Over the past two decades, the Hidrosogamoso dam has come to represent a new symbol of progress for the region. However, it has also provoked tensions among the local community due to the social and ecological impacts incurred by the megaproject.

Este resumen describe los resultados de una investigación sobre la política y la práctica dela compensación en Colombia, que abarcó análisis de políticas públicas, normas empresariales, documentos, entrevistas con las diversas partes interesadas y un caso de estudio de compensaciones implementadas en un parque natural nacional en el Departamento de Santander.

This brief outlines the results of research into the policy and practice of offsetting in Colombia, which involved document and policy analysis, interviews with key stakeholders and a case study of offsets implemented in a national park in the Department of Santander. It provides seven recommendations for policy makers and practitioners involved in offsetting and biodiversity conservation in Colombia and beyond.

As national researcher for Ireland on the research project ACCTING, I carried out qualitative mapping to gather information on bottom-up initiatives across Ireland that jointly address social inclusion and European Green Deal-related goals

This research examines environmental offsetting in policy and practice in Colombia, tracing the evolution of offsetting policy since the 1970s and the drivers behind the latest biodiversity offset regulations.