ALivE is a computer-based tool designed to support its users in organising and analysing information to plan effective EbA options within a broader EbA planning process. ALivE stands for Adaptation, Livelihoods and Ecosystems. It is a rapid qualitative assessment technique that can be applied in any ecosystem, enabling the users to: • Understand and analyse linkages among ecosystems, livelihoods and climate change. • Identify and prioritise EbA options for community and ecosystem resilience. • Design project activities that facilitate implementation of priority EbA options. • Identify key elements and indicators for a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework. This user manual provides you with detailed guidance on applying ALivE as part of the EbA planning process. In addition to step-by-step instructions for using the tool itself, the manual provides a framework and methodologies for collecting and organising the information required to use ALivE, as well as guidance on identifying entry points for integrating EbA into policies and planning processes.