Maldives - Country Climate and Development Report: The Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries, Coastal Ecosystems and Coastal Communities

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The report examines how climate change is expected to affect Maldives’ marine and coastal ecosystems, with specific attention to fisheries resources and habitats supporting livelihoods. It outlines scenario approaches for projecting ocean and environmental conditions, including climate change pathways and integration in CMIP6, then traces consequences for marine species and exploited fish resources. The analysis extends to climate risk implications for dependent human communities through economic measures and a social-ecological vulnerability assessment across national and sub-national scales.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages101

Reading Time4 h 15 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Context: climate change impacts on Maldives’ marine and coastal ecosystems

Projecting impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries resources

About Climate Change Scenarios

Climate impacts on habitat suitability and species distribution

Climate risk to marine species

Climate risk to exploited marine species

The implications of climate risk in marine fisheries and coastal resources on dependent human communities

Climate change impact on economic measures

Social-ecological vulnerability assessment

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October | | | 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | e © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes and other information shown in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored by others does not mean the World Bank endorses the views expressed by those authors orthe content of their works. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Table of Contents Acknowledgements .............................................................................................................. ii Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... iii Executive Summary............................................................................................................. iv 1. Context: climate change impacts on Maldives’ marine and coastal ecosystems.....2 2. Projecting impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries resources ............................................................................................................................. 7 2.1. About Climate Change Scenarios

FAQs

What key marine systems does the report focus on in the Maldives?

It focuses on marine and coastal ecosystems, including habitat suitability, species distributions, and exploited marine fisheries resources.

How does the report project climate impacts on ecosystems and fisheries?

It uses climate change scenarios and projected ocean conditions, including defined pathway frameworks and integration in CMIP6, then links changing conditions to ecological outcomes.

How are human communities evaluated in relation to climate risk?

The report assesses economic impacts and performs a social-ecological vulnerability assessment, using vulnerability dimensions and calculations at national and sub-national levels.

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