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Drivers of mangrove ecosystem service change in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
Type: Journal Article
Mangroves are now well known to provide a range of ecosystem services that benefit local populations, though such ecosystem services are at risk from mangrove deforestation and degradation across much of the tropics. This ...
Vulnerability of aquaculture in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Type: Book Chapter
In this chapter, the authors assess the vulnerability of aquaculture in the tropical Pacific to climate change. It begins by summarising recent and potential aquaculture production to set the scene for the sector, and then ...
Implications of climate change for contributions by fisheries and aquaculture to Pacific Island economies and communities
Type: Book Chapter
Throughout Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) there is broad recognition that fisheries and aquaculture make vital contributions to economic development, government revenue, food security and livelihoods. It ...
Feed resources vis-à-vis livestock and fish productivity in a changing climate
Type: Book Chapter
Animal source food production globally already faces increasing pressure because of negative environmental implications, particularly because of greenhouse gas emissions. As livestock and aquaculture are important sources ...
Autonomous adaptation to climate change by shrimp and catfish farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong River delta
Type: Working Paper
The Mekong River delta of Vietnam supports a thriving aquaculture industry but is exposed to the impacts of climate change. In particular, sea level rise and attendant increased flooding (both coastal and riverine) and ...
State of the Coral Triangle Reports
Type: Report
These publications, consisting of a Regional State of the Coral Triangle report with six corresponding country-level State of the Coral Triangle reports, identify key issues that decision makers must address if sustainable ...
Fuelling the decline in UK fishing communities?
Type: Journal Article
Volatile fuel prices are a threat to the viability of UK fishing communities. The economic and social impacts of rising fuel costs for fishers and communities in southwest England are examined. Fuel prices doubled between ...
Climate change, water and agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Type: Report
The report reviews the current status and trends in water management in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS); assesses likely impacts of climate change on water resources to 2050 based on historical patterns and simulated ...
A framework for understanding climate change impacts on coral reef social-ecological systems
Type: Journal Article
Corals and coral-associated species are highly vulnerable to the emerging effects of global climate change. The widespread degradation of coral reefs, which will be accelerated by climate change, jeopardizes the goods and ...
Assessing adaptation options for climate change: A guide for coastal communities in the Coral Triangle of the Pacific. 5. Social network analysis
Type: Brochure
This brochure is part of a series that collectively detail how a community-based assessment of climate change was used in partnership with coastal communities and provincial and national-level stakeholders in Timor-Leste ...