Ecosystem-Based Approach

The Ecosystem-Based Approach (EBA) is a strategy for managing natural environments that considers the entire ecosystem—plants, animals, water, and land—as interconnected parts of a whole. Instead of focusing on individual species or resources alone, EBA aims to maintain the health and balance of ecosystems to support biodiversity, human well-being, and sustainable use of resources. It involves collaborative decision-making among stakeholders, careful planning, and actions that minimize environmental impact while enhancing resilience against threats like climate change, pollution, and overexploitation.