| Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Zone and Tropical Wetland Ecosystems: Technologies for Adaptation and Mitigation |
| Paper ID : 1232-IGA |
| Authors |
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M. Aminur Rahman * Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore-7408, Bangladesh |
| Abstract |
| Climate change presents significant threats to coastal regions and tropical wetlands, with widespread consequences for environmental stability, ecological balance, public health, and socioeconomic conditions. In these vulnerable areas, the fisheries and aquaculture sectors—dominated by export-oriented shrimp and prawn farming—are particularly exposed to climate-induced stressors such as drought, cyclones, flooding, salinity intrusion, erratic rainfall, sea level rise, and rising sea surface temperatures. These factors negatively affect aquatic productivity and threaten the livelihoods of communities dependent on these ecosystems. Fishery resources are inherently sensitive to changes in river flow, coastal dynamics, and lake elevations, all of which are influenced by climate variability. Although fisheries have traditionally adapted to weather fluctuations and production variability, the anticipated increase in extreme events and long-term climatic shifts may exceed the adaptive limits of even the most resilient systems. In this context, investing in the adaptive capacity of fisheries and aquaculture is vital—not only to ensure sustainability under future climate scenarios but also to enhance effective resource management and reduce poverty among dependent populations. Adaptation strategies may include diversifying income sources, altering fishing methods, establishing early warning systems, and adopting climate-resilient aquaculture techniques. Simultaneously, mitigation efforts—such as reducing overcapacity in fishing fleets, promoting low-carbon aquaculture systems, and exploring aquatic carbon sequestration—are essential to curb emissions and contribute to global climate goals. Together, adaptation and mitigation form a dual strategy critical to securing the future of fisheries and aquaculture in the face of ongoing and intensifying climate change. |
| Keywords |
| Climate change, Coastal zone, Tropical Wetland, Marine ecosystem, Adaptation, Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Human health |
| Status: Accepted |
