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  Climate change and coral reefs – key issues and risks for the Maldives

  World Conservation Union, 2016

  The Maldives is a renowned for its abundant and globally significant marine biodiversity. It contains the largest group of coral reefs in the Indian Ocean.  Its biodiversity includes: Over 1,100 species of reef fishes Over 250 species of corals Green and hawksbill turtles (globally threatened).
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  Climate smart aquaculture: a sustainable approach to increasing fish production in the face of climate change in Nigeria

  International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2016

  As the global population increases, there will be corresponding increase in demand for food most especially protein. Production from fisheries is crucial for food security in the face of current increase in population.
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  Adaptation to climate change in agriculture, forestry and fisheries: perspective, framework and priorities

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2007

  Climate change poses severe threats on agriculture. Even though some countries may experience beneficial change to agricultural gross domestic product (GDP), the majority, particularly developing countries, will experience significant negative impacts.
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  Adaptation of fisheries and fishing communities to the impacts of climate change in the CARICOM region

  2002

  This paper is a compilation of information on impacts of climate change on Caribbean fisheries and adaptation approaches to these impacts. It also incorporates discussions and recommendations from the “Consultation on Adaptation of Fisheries and Fishing Communities to the Impacts of Climate Change in the CARICOM Region”, held in Tobago in 2002.
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  The future of food and farming: challenges and choices for global sustainability

  Foresight UK, 2011

  The global food system will experience an unprecedented combination of pressures over the next 40 years. Global population size will increase and competition for land, water and energy will intensify, while the effects of climate change will become increasingly apparent. Over this period, globalisation will continue, exposing the food system to novel economic and political pressures.
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  The environment and poverty times

  Arendal Maps & Graphics Library, UNEP/GRID, 2008

  The paper features a collection of short articles that focus on the complex links between environment and poverty reduction. The articles discuss how natural resources can contribute to economic growth that also benefits the poor.
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  Effects of climate change on the sustainability of capture and enhancement fisheries important to the poor: analysis of the vulnerability and adaptability of fisherfolk living in poverty

  Fisheries Management Science Programme, UK, 2004

  Although the majority of the world’s fisherfolk live in areas susceptible to the impacts of climate change, relationships between the physical impacts of climate change and the livelihood vulnerability of poor fishing communities have seldom been investigated.