MainDBNew: Smithsonian Institution

Title: Smithsonian Institution
NWPWeblink: https://global.si.edu, https://global.si.edu
NWPTypeOfOrganization: National/public entity; Non-governmental organization - NGO; Research institution
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Adaptation element: Capacity building; Climate observations; Communication and outreach/awareness; Education and training; Impact assessment; Knowledge management; Monitoring and evaluation/M＆E; Science and research; Technology support; Vulnerability assessment
Adaptation sector/theme: Agriculture; Biodiversity; Coastal areas/zones; Community-based adaptation; Disaster risk reduction; Ecosystem-based adaptation; Ecosystems; Food security; Gender; Health; Indigenous and traditional knowledge; Tourism; Urban resilience; Water resources
Climate hazard: Desertification; Drought; Land and forest degradation; Loss of biodiversity; Sea level rise
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Description: Smithsonian uses its unparalleled collection of more than 138 million objects and specimens, together with its global network of marine and terrestrial research and monitoring stations, to study change and generate new knowledge for improved land management decisions, restoration of key ecosystems, species protection and increased resilience and sustainability. Smithsonian Institution is uniquely positioned to support UNFCCC Parties in developing and implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through its scientific capabilities, capacity building and learning opportunities, and communications and convening power.
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