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Adapting to Global Changes in Oceans and Fisheries

Indigenous Fisheries, Ocean Policy and Human Security

  • Marjo Vierros, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS); Yoshitaka Ota, Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor and Suzanne von der Porten, Nereus Program, UBC
    Coach House, Green College, UBC

    Thursday, January 19, 5-6:30 pm
    in the series
    Adapting to Global Changes in Oceans and Fisheries
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  • The effects of ongoing climate change pose serious challenges for human communities, beyond direct impacts on fisheries or coastal habitats. Major shifts in underlying ecosystems can put pressure on governance systems and, in regions or communities that are already vulnerable, pose serious risks to human security. There is mounting evidence of climate-triggered conflicts, including physical confrontations and labour abuses, though we argue that underlying governance status plays a key role in allowing (or sometimes facilitating) such outcomes. We present ongoing research into these topics, and suggest policy strategies to address current salient issues such as Indigenous rights and high seas governance. While climate changes are perhaps now unavoidable, their potential impacts can still be reduced.

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  • Unless otherwise noted, all of our lectures are free to attend and do not require registration.

 

January 19, 2017
9:00 am to 10:30 am

Coach House

6201 Cecil Green Park Rd

Speakers

Marjo Vierros, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS); Yoshitaka Ota, Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor and Suzanne von der Porten, Nereus Program, UBC
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