Background Report: Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity
In the spring of 2008, ACT consulted with practitioners on emerging climate action needs in their professions. This report synthesizes this information compiled from these discussions, along with a review of publications from leading authorities researching climate change impacts on biodiversity, and adaptation responses.
The purpose of this report is to provide a background summary on the following points of discussion:
- Observed and projected climate changes in BC;
- Observed and expected climate change-induced impacts on biodiversity in BC and northern temperate regions;
- An overview of the state of biodiversity in BC;
- A discussion on the link between biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and the value of natural capital;
- An overview of vulnerable natural and socioeconomic systems in BC;
- An outline for a general adaptation framework that addresses ecosystem resiliency and examines the challenges and opportunities associated with launching adaptation measures in BC
