Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) strategies were implemented near Kiyú on the Uruguayan coast to mitigate the effects of sea-level rise, storm surges, strong winds and sand dune erosion.

Previously converted land at Wicken Fen in the United Kingdom, has been restored to lowland fen to reduce flood risk and recover the biodiversity that once characterised the area. A flood storage area has been created to further reduce damaging flood impacts.

Through community-based trial and error, the UK’s first beaver reintroduction attempt aimed to restore healthier functioning of the River Otter ecosystem and reduce downstream flooding impacts on local communities. The experiment’s recent approved extension succeeded largely because of the involvement of local communities who have learned along the way how to adapt to any disruptions caused.

Conversion of arable farmland to wet grassland, reedbed, and wet fen aims to restore biodiversity in the Greylake Nature Reserve and increase the area’s carbon storage potential and adaptive capacity in the face of flooding.

A converted opencast coal mine provides a buffer zone for flooding and habitats for diverse species.

The restoration of a straightened river included re-connecting the river to its surrounding floodplain and creating storage ponds and small wetlands. These measures aimed to improve natural flood management of the catchment while also restoring biodiversity.

Activities to restore the Garron Plateau containing the largest area of peat bog in Northern Ireland began in 2010 after 95% of the bog had been degraded. 

Silvo-arable agroforestry, the practice of planting trees among crops, has reportedly boosted Wakelyns Farm’s resilience to pests, built up soil fertility, and provided wildlife habitats for various species. The farm emphasises self-sufficiency by deriving energy from solar panels and woodchip boilers and minimising reliance on chemical inputs.

Silvo-arable agroforestry, the practice of planting trees between crops, has been largely successful on the 125 hectare Whitehall Farm, reportedly reducing soil erosion and increasing agro-biodiversity. Agro-ecology principles have also been embraced to attract wildlife including pollinators and pest predators.