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Achieving a low carbon future - IUCN

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<strong>Achieving</strong> a <strong>low</strong> <strong>carbon</strong> <strong>future</strong><br />

Ecosystem-based Adaptation (a <strong>low</strong> <strong>carbon</strong> mechanism)<br />

Physical infrastructure Ecosystem-based adaptation<br />

Long term startup and impacts Can be implemented quickly<br />

limited flexibility should<br />

conditions change<br />

Often requires significant<br />

technology and training<br />

Shell Steering Committee, November 2010<br />

Adaptation to changing conditions<br />

can be quick<br />

Usually uses techniques already<br />

known and understood by local<br />

people<br />

Often high investment costs Relatively <strong>low</strong> initial investments<br />

Scalability? Easily scalable<br />

International Union for Conservation of Nature

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