SPC publications on Climate Change

Book: Vulnerability of Tropical Pacific Fisheries and Aquaculture to Climate Change

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Front matter
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Surface climate
Chapter 3 Tropical Pacific Ocean
Chapter 4 Ocean food webs
Chapter 5 Coral reefs
Chapter 6 Mangroves, seagrasses and intertidal flats
Chapter 7 Freshwater and estuarine fish habitats
Chapter 8 Oceanic fisheries
Chapter 9 Coastal fisheries 
Chapter 10 Freshwater and estuarine fisheries 
Chapter 11 Aquaculture
Chapter 12 Implications
Chapter 13 Adapting, policies and investments
Glossary
Index
Cover
Supplementary tables

Summary: Vulnerability of Tropical Pacific Fisheries and Aquaculture to Climate Change

This summary, which is a companion to the book, provides vital information in an accessible form for each Pacific Island country and territory. It will be a valuable planning tool for policy makers, communities and their development partners.

This Summary is available as an e-book.

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Policy briefs related to fisheries, aquaculture and climate change

Following the release of “Vulnerability of Tropical Pacific Fisheries and Aquaculture to Climate Change”, a 925-page book a 380-page companion summary, SPC’s Strategic Engagement, Policy and Planning Facility has produced four policy briefs to synthesise and summarise some of the key messages related to:

Oceanic fisheries and climate change (download PDF)   Key messages Projected redistribution of tuna further east has implications for the economic benefits derived from industrial fisheries, and for the supply of tuna for food security. Several practical adaptations can reduce the risks to PICTS in the west and optimise the benefits for those in the east.
Coastal fisheries and climate change (download PDF)   Key messages Projected declines in coastal fisheries production due to the effects of climate change are expected to reduce the availability of food and livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Several practical adaptations can minimise these effects and provide access to alternative supplies of fish for food security and jobs.
Freswater fisheries and climate change (download PDF)   Key messages Projected increases in air temperatures and rainfall in the tropics are expected to improve the quality and area of habitats for freshwater fish. With good management of catchments, these changes have potential to increase the availability of animal protein in the diets of rural communities living near rivers and lakes. Projected decreases in rainfall in the subtropics are likely to reduce freshwater fish production.
Aquaculture and climate change (download PDF)   Key messages Projected increases in air temperatures and rainfall in the tropics are expected to improve the conditions for freshwater aquaculture. Conversely, projected increases in sea surface temperature, rainfall, sea-level, ocean acidification and the intensity of cyclones are likely to cause problems for coastal aquaculture (mariculture).

Résumé : Vulnérabilité des ressources halieutiques et aquacoles du Pacifique tropical face au changement climatique
Ce résumé vise à présenter les principales conclusions de l’étude sur la vulnérabilité des ressources halieutiques face au changement climatique sous un format accessible aux territoires français de la zone Pacifique : la Nouvelle-Calédonie, la Polynésie française et Wallis et Futuna. Il constitue un outil de planification pour les décideurs politiques, les communautés, et leurs partenaires dans le domaine du développement.

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