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 services that tropical nations derive from reef ecosystems. However, climate change impacts to reef social–ecological systems can also be bi-directional. For example, some climate impacts, such as storms and sea level rise, can directly impact societies, with repercussions for how they interact with the environment. This study identifies the multiple impact pathways within coral reef
social–ecological systems arising from four key climatic drivers: increased sea surface temperature, severe tropical
storms, sea level rise and ocean acidification. We develop a novel framework for investigating climate change impacts
in social–ecological systems, which helps to highlight the diverse impacts that must be considered in order to develop
a more complete understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing appropriate management.
Full reference:
Cinner J, Pratchett M, Graham N, Messmer V, Fuentes M M P B, Ainsworth T, et al. A framework for understanding climate change impacts on coral reef social–ecological systems. Reg Environ Change. 2015:1-14.
social–ecological systems arising from four key climatic drivers: increased sea surface temperature, severe tropical
storms, sea level rise and ocean acidification. We develop a novel framework for investigating climate change impacts
in social–ecological systems, which helps to highlight the diverse impacts that must be considered in order to develop
a more complete understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing appropriate management.
Full reference:
Cinner J, Pratchett M, Graham N, Messmer V, Fuentes M M P B, Ainsworth T, et al. A framework for understanding climate change impacts on coral reef social–ecological systems. Reg Environ Change. 2015:1-14.
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