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Biodiversity and our ecosystems are interconnected with climate change. On one hand they are affected by both gradual and sudden climatic and weather changes, and on the other serve as important buffers from extreme events such as wildfires, flooding and droughts. The CTCN provides technical assistance to countries’ on a range of technologies and tools with a view to protect important ecosystem services that are essential to human health and livelihoods.  In this sector you can learn more about how the CTCN uses approaches such as ecosystem-based adaptation, management of forests and ecosystem services and monitoring ecosystem resilience of communities. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.  

Ecosystems and biodiversity

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Spain
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Agriculture
    Water

    We are a Spanish-based SME specialised in combining science, information technology and human-centred design to craft elegant digital platforms and inspiring data visualisations.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Kenya
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Industry
    Agriculture and forestry
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    CSTI is a UNESCO Associated Kenya-based research and development hub and think tank. We support climate science-driven environmental initiatives to stimulate the development of new technologies, promote sustainable business innovations and enable community-led growth across Africa.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Germany
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Cross-sectoral
    Carbon fixation and abatement

    We envision enabling the development of an impact economy driven by conscious consumerism. Our data- and technology-driven concepts aim to bring new insights into the process of creating awareness, from shifts in individual consumption behaviors to systemic change.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Kenya
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Cross-sectoral
    Forestry
    Agriculture

    Afric Apiculture Consortium (AHC) is an apex umbrella body of Apiculture Value Chain actors in Africa comprising Private Sector, Academia, Research, and Government body agencies, NON-governmental organizations, Associations, Co-operatives, Community and Welfare based groups partnering with develo

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Germany
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Cross-sectoral

    Climate Analytics is an international non-profit climate science and policy institute, which brings together interdisciplinary expertise in the scientific and policy aspects of climate change.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Colombia
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Cross-sectoral
    Marine and Fisheries
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Carbon fixation and abatement
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    We have organized initiatives since 2012 working on the strategic lines of climate change, biodiversity, and water and on the transversal lines of education, empowerment, governance, and planning.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    United Kingdom
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Agriculture and forestry

    The Satellite Applications Catapult is at the heart of the satellite services revolution, driving take-up of space technology and applications to shape, and sustain, the world of tomorrow.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Spain
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Coastal zones
    Water
    Waste management
    Agriculture
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Renewable energy
    Cross-sectoral
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    Eurecat is the leading Technology Centre in Catalonia. Eurecat’s competences cover Digital and Industrial Technologies, Sustainability (energy, batteries & storage, waste, water, air, soil, environmental impact and circular economy), and Biotech.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    United Kingdom
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure company delivering a range of architectural, engineering, and construction services.