Bambridge T. auteur aut IRD Chlous F. auteur aut IRD D'Arcy P. auteur aut IRD Claudet J. auteur aut IRD Pascal N. auteur aut IRD Reynaud S. auteur aut IRD Rodolfo-Metalpa Riccardo auteur aut IRD Tambutte S. auteur aut IRD Thomassin A. auteur aut IRD Virto L. R. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access This article reviews the state of coral reefs in French Pacific territories in the context of global change (especially threats linked to climate change). We first outline the specific local characteristics, vulnerabilities, and threats faced by the coral reefs of New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna. We also emphasize local and other human communities' economic and cultural reliance on coral reefs. Secondly, we discuss the natural and anthropogenic threats facing coral reefs in French Pacific territories, and current ecological responses such as mitigation and adaptation strategies. We conclude by proposing socio-economic solutions for the Pacific region across varying scales, with a special focus on enforcement measures and socio-political issues. specialized Coral reefs French territories Pacific Acidification Local communities Adaptation Mitigation NOUVELLE CALEDONIE POLYNESIE FRANCAISE WALLIS ET FUTUNA PACIFIQUE 036 021 29 art. 100667 [8 ] 2019 2352-4855 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010076222 10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100667 2352-4855 [F B010076222] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010076222 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2019/07/010076222.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2019-08-05 2025-02-24 fdi:010076222 fre