Coastal communities in SIDS and LDCs have high levels of exposure and sensitivity to ocean risks, in part owing to the heavy dependency on the sea for fisheries and tourism. This report outlines the impacts of prominent biophysical and anthropogenic stressors on SIDS and LDCs, highlights the key social-ecological features that shape their vulnerabilities to these stressors, and suggests potential ways to mitigate ocean risks and build resilience.
Human-induced threats
Human activities have impacts on the natural environment such as habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, ocean acidification, coastal development, and offshore drilling. Learn how these human-induced threats impact small-scale fishing activities and communities.