Ocean acidification: assessing the vulnerability of socioeconomic systems in Small Island Developing States

Schmutter, Katherine; Nash, Merinda; Dovey, Liz

doi:10.1007/s10113-016-0949-8

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“…As shown in Table 1, most of the investigated SIDS have relevant CC policies, although some are less comprehensive than they should be. Capacity and accurately of climate studies have been significantly improved to implement appropriate policies, leading to a better understanding of the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs on natural systems such as zonal shifts and adverse effects (Schmutter et al, 2017). Nevertheless, the information base is limited and usually not useful for national decision-making policies.…”

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“…However, a slight rise above the average temperature may result in the occurrence of coral bleaching. Continued exposure to these higher temperatures may induce coral mortality (Schmutter et al, 2017). A better understanding of the extent of the ecological limits leads to the proper policy selection based on Barnett's (2001) study, which could form a basis on which to monitor changes and communicate conclusions covering all ecological areas.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The cost to protect surrounding areas from rising seas levels may be initially bearable. However, as the sea-level rises and claims more areas, the cost of protecting the areas may sometimes exceed the value of the items being protected (Schmutter et al, 2017). Mostly because the cost of damage to critical settlement facilities is even higher, economic cost for SIDS will be a significant concern.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Climate Change Adaptation on Small Island States: An Assessment of Limits and Constraints

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Small Island States (SIDS) are among the nations most exposed to climate change (CC) and are characterised by a high degree of vulnerability. Their special nature means there is a need for more studies focused on the limits to CC adaptation on such fragile nations, particularly in respect of their problems and constraints. This paper addressed a perceived need for research into the limitations of adaptation on SIDS, focusing on the many restrictions which are unique to them. The main research question raised by this study was that how and to what extent the challenges by human activities (e.g., agriculture and tourism) posed to coastlines of SIDS could be addressed. This paper identified and described the adaptation limits they have, by using a review of the literature and an analysis of case studies from a sample of five SIDS in the Caribbean and Pacific regions (Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Tonga). The findings of this research showed that an adaptable SIDS is characterised by awareness of various values, appreciation and understanding of a diversity of impacts and vulnerabilities, and acceptance of certain losses through change. The implications of this paper are two-fold. It explains why island nations continue to suffer from the impacts of CC, and suggest some of the means via which adequate policies may support SIDS in their efforts to cope with the threats associated with a changing climate. This study concluded that, despite the technological and ecological limits (hard limits) affecting natural systems, adaptation to CC is not only limited by such complex forces, but also by societal factors (soft limits) that could potentially be overcome by more adequate adaptation strategies.

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Climate Change Adaptation on Small Island States: An Assessment of Limits and Constraints

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et al. 2021

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“…Ocean Acidification, due to the ocean's absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, has reportedly resulted in oyster larval mortality as pH level decreases across the ocean [18] and could potentially increase the bioaccumulation of heavy metals and lead to seafood toxicity [19]. This would have a significant effect on food security, decreasing the ability of the ocean to keep up with the growing demand for human consumption (with 2009 FAO reports [3] estimating at 16.6% the global animal protein intake comes from the oceans).…”

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Survey Tool for Rapid Assessment of Socio-Economic Vulnerability of Fishing Communities in Vietnam to Climate Change

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Climate change will likely affect the effectiveness of future management of coastal ecosystems, impacting communities that reside within the coastal area. In order to formulate appropriate adaptation counter-measures it is important to understand the actual vulnerability of the communities that depend on these ecosystems. The present research proposes a tool for assessing the vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change by combining survey results with secondary and observed data available from national and local governments. The study focused on fisheries, given that they constitute the source of livelihood for many communities in developing countries such as Vietnam. The results showed that two coastal wards in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam, are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, mainly because of their dependence on fisheries and the topography of the area. The seasonality of their source of livelihood affects the adaptive capacity of residents, making it less likely that they will be able to successfully adapt to changes in fishery resources that could be brought about by climate change. The results also showed that the communities are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, given that they are both located in the immediate vicinity of the sea and are particularly low in elevation.

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“…Climate change is a global issue that significantly affects archipelagic countries (Hereher 2016, Schmutter et al 2017, Senapati, Gupta 2017. This issue also applies to the biggest archipelago in the world, Indonesia.…”

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The Socioeconomic Vulnerability of Coastal Communities to Abrasion In Samas, Bantul Regency, Indonesia

Choirunnisa

Giyarsih

2018

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This research was conducted in Srigading and Gadingsari Villages, Samas District, Bantul Regency, the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Both of these villages were selected as the study area because of their high vulnerability to coastal erosion. This research aimed to analyse the physical, social, and economic vulnerability and the capacity of communities in both villages to deal with erosion in Samas Coast using primary and secondary database. According to the results of the physical and socioeconomic scenarios, Srigading has a high vulnerability level, whereas Gadingsari has a low vulnerability level. Meanwhile, the equal scenario results in the same spatial distribution of vulnerability as the aforementioned scenarios. This research also finds that the capacity, which was based on knowledge of coastal erosion and its risk reduction measures, is categorized as medium. This capacity level is shaped by the constantly improved preparedness as communities experience coastal erosions directly.

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Ocean acidification: assessing the vulnerability of socioeconomic systems in Small Island Developing States

Cited by 23 publications

References 59 publications

Climate Change Adaptation on Small Island States: An Assessment of Limits and Constraints

Climate Change Adaptation on Small Island States: An Assessment of Limits and Constraints

Survey Tool for Rapid Assessment of Socio-Economic Vulnerability of Fishing Communities in Vietnam to Climate Change

The Socioeconomic Vulnerability of Coastal Communities to Abrasion In Samas, Bantul Regency, Indonesia

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