Valuing the Benefits, Costs and Impacts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Measures
Tools for enhancing climate adaptation decision-making – A sourcebook for adaptation planners, managers and investors Summary: This sourcebook helps to assist adaptation planners in building awareness, knowledge and capacity for valuing the costs, benefits and impacts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) measures in comparison (and combination) with grey measures. It combines information on valuation theory and […]
Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of Mexico
This case study from Mexico was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. It provides three examples that illustrate the diversity of initiatives that support the mainstreaming of EbA but also show existing barriers
Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of Peru
This case study from Peru was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. It provides four examples that illustrate the diversity of initiatives that support the mainstreaming of EbA but also show existing barriers.
Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of the Philippines
This case study from the Philippines was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. The study also provides further opportunities and recommendations how to strengthen EbA in policy and practice in the long run.
Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of South Africa
This case study from South Africa was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. It provides five examples that illustrate the diversity of initiatives that support the mainstreaming of EbA but also show existing barriers.
Climate Risk Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – a guidebook for planners and practitioners
A guidebook developed by GIZ in collaboration with Eurac Research and United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) helps planners and practitioners in designing and implementing climate risk assessments in the context of Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects. It provides a standardized approach to assess risks within social-ecological systems based on two application […]
Finance options and instruments for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): Overview and compilation of ten examples
The report provides an overview of available financing sources to implement and sustain EbA measures. It highlights ten practical and illustrative examples to inspire project developers and practitioners interested in exploring different ways to access resources and engagement models for EbA financing. It includes the following examples: 1) Engaging the private sector for EbA finance […]
NAP Process Country Case Studies

A series of case studies on the national adaptation planning (NAP) process in selected countries.
Cooperation Management for Practitioners – Managing Social Change with Capacity WORKS
A guide supporting managers, executives, consultants or advisors in business, governance, public administration or the nonprofit sector to successfully manage cooperation.
Let’s Respond Toolkit
A toolkit facilitating the integration of climate change risks and opportunities into municipal planning.