Adaptation to climate change: the role of ecosystem services

Description

The main objectives of the workshop are:
i) to have a view of the state the art in the different aspects involved in the design of adaptation strategies to climate change,
ii) to share experiences from the Latin American region and
iii) to build up the basis for a research network on the role of ecosystem services for adaptation to climate change.

The workshop is organized in different lectures plus general seminars by invited speakers, and it will set grounds for a book publication focused on Latin America.

The workshop topics are organized in 6 areas that will be linked together into the framework of developing adaptation strategies for climate change. Each topic will have lectures on theoretical aspects as well as case studies from the region. We hope that this combination will frame activities in the Latin American region within the latest approaches and research of each field.

Workshop topics include:

1. Introduction to adaptation and the role of ecosystem services
2. Climate change and ecosystem functions
3. Climate change adaptation policies
4. Financial mechanisms in climate change adaptation
5. Public and private initiatives on ecosystem services management in adaptation to climate change
6. Communication strategies in adaptation to climate change

Additional information

http://www.siaase.info/

Target audience

The workshop is primarily intended for researchers, as well as for people working outside academic institutions willing to acquire knowledge useful for implementing practical management of ecosystem services for adaptation to climate change.

Event fee

US$500

What is included in the event fee

The workshop fee is 500 US$, which includes printed material, medical insurance, meals and lodging at the CATIE campus, transportation airport-CATIE-airport and closing dinner. Air ticket, visa fees and airport taxes are not included.

The workshop offers a limited number of grants. Grants cover the workshop fee (500 US$) and the air ticket from your country to Costa Rica (round trip). Grants will be awarded to the best posters according to the scientific committee decision. Please, specify in the formulation form if you are applying for a grant.

How to register

Authors should send abstract of their papers (max 500 words) by e-mail to the following address: poster[at]siaase.info

To register, please see the full brochure below.