FRAME-ECO: Contextualization of framework for assessing climate and disaster-induced losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Asia-Pacific

Time

13:30 - 16:30 pm

Background

Despite growing recognition of the severe impacts of climate and disaster events on biodiversity and ecosystem services, there remains no standardized framework to assess, monitor, and track such losses. From the Loss and Damage plenary discussions at the 8th APAN Forum, similar concerns were raised, and UNEP was asked to consider developing a

Framework to assess biodiversity and ecosystem services. FRAME-ECO, as a collaborative effort by UNEP, UNDRR, and UNU-EHS, responds to this request by proposing a multi-dimensional framework for assessing the diverse values of biodiversity and ecosystem services. This framework builds on global standards such as SEEA EA and IPBES values, and aims to inform national CCA and DRR systems, climate finance, and operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund. The FRAME-ECO provides a methodological basis as well to understand non-economic ecosystem related losses within the Disaster Tracking System ( DTS) developed by UNDRR in partnership with UNDP and WMO. The APAN Forum provides a strategic platform to socialize the framework, gain feedback from stakeholders across the region, and identify countries ready to champion piloting efforts that could inform global Loss and Damage discourse.