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D'agata Stéphanie, Maina J. M. (2022). Climate change reduces the conservation benefits of tropical coastal ecosystems. One Earth, 5 (11), p. 1228-1238. ISSN 2590-3330.

Titre du document
Climate change reduces the conservation benefits of tropical coastal ecosystems
Année de publication
2022
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000906387900010
Auteurs
D'agata Stéphanie, Maina J. M.
Source
One Earth, 2022, 5 (11), p. 1228-1238 ISSN 2590-3330
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are among the most effective management responses to human environmental impacts. However, their capacity to sustain biodiversity and associated ecosystem services under climate change is uncertain. Understanding how climate shifts impact ecosystem functioning and socioeconomic well-being is vital for biodiversity conservation and adaptation planning. Here, we show that climate change could render the current MPAs network in 12 nations in the Western Indian Ocean ineffective in supporting conservation and socioeconomic outcomes. Approximately half of the coral reefs and MPAs in countries most at risk of food insecurity will likely experience significant biodiversity losses. Only 4% of reefs and 6% of MPAs were located within areas less likely to experience climate shifts. Biodiversity hotspots for coral and reef fish were generally over-represented in the most at-risk areas. Conservation actions planned to anticipate climate risks can help to maintain biodiversity and socioeconomic benefits.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021] ; Ecologie, systèmes aquatiques [036] ; Etudes, transformation, conservation du milieu naturel [082]
Description Géographique
OCEAN INDIEN ; COMORES ; MADAGASCAR ; TANZANIE ; SEYCHELLES ; KENYA ; MOZAMBIQUE ; MAURICE ; MAYOTTE ; REUNION ; SOMALIE ; ZONE TROPICALE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010086807]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010086807
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