Parallel Session 6.2: Marine fisheries: focus on tuna (CI)

Introduction

This session will build on the keynote address by Johann Bell of Conservation International on Importance of fisheries in National Adaptation Plans – a case study from the Pacific Islands to further explore ideas and options for advancing understanding of the future of tuna fisheries, and how nations that reply on tuna economically can factor in associated risks in their planning. Emerging science gaps will be discussed, along with ideas for regional to global cooperation in improving our understanding the future dynamic of tuna fisheries under climate change.

Objective

• Explore how to advance science and research on tuna fisheries through regional and international collaboration.

Expected outcomes

• Better and deeper understanding of tuna fisheries and potential impacts on livelihoods and economies of countries in the Pacific;
• Better understanding of local impacts of regional/global dynamics of tuna, as an example of transboundary climate risk.

Link for presentation

Adapting marine fisheries- Johann Bell