01-05 December 2025
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-08-0238 |
| Title of Abstract | Assessment of Climate Change Risks to the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in the ROPME Sea Area Using Marine Ecological Indicators |
| Authors | ROPME Team*, CEFAS Team |
| Organisation | The Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Enviro |
| Address | Block 3, Housing Parcel 900020, CAPITAL GOVERNORATE Kuwait, Granada, Kuwait Pincode: 0000 E-mail: w.moufaddal@ropme.org |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Presentation | Poster |
| Abstract | ROPME Sea Area (RSA) like many other Regional Seas is susceptible to multiple effects of climate change e.g. sea level rise, salinity increase and shift of phytoplankton assemblages and some other biological systems, extreme environmental conditions with multiple consequences for society and blue economy. In order to assist adaptation planning and better-informed decision-making and identifying marine transboundary issues associated with climate change in the Region, it is essential and quite important to score and prioritize potential marine climate change risks for the marine and coastal environment of this Area. Following this concept, ROPME in cooperation with CEFAS performed a risk assessment focused mainly on marine drivers in the whole RSA. The approach for this risk assessment was informed by the Climate Change Risk Assessment methodology used for the United Kingdom. Overall, a total of 45 different risks were identified, falling under two overarching categories: "Biodiversity Risks" and "Risks to the Economy and Society." Among these, 13 were classified as severe, including the deterioration of coral reef systems and their associated marine life, geographical shifts in wild-capture fisheries, alterations in primary productivity of phytoplankton, adverse effects on coastal populations, threats to critical infrastructure and economic sectors, and disruptions to maritime transport operations and safety. Results concluded are very important for adaptation planning, better management of coastal and marine ecosystems in the RSA and for enhancing their resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change effects. |
| Are you part of IIOE-2 endorsed project | no |
| Keywords | Climate change risks, ROPME Sea Area, coastal and marine ecosystems, adaption planning |
| For Awards | no |