Resilience of coastal systems and their human partners

Complete Title
Resilience of coastal systems and their human partners : ecological and social profile of coastal systems in Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania

Publication Year
Language(s)
English

Description

This report explains the ecology and social profile of coastal systems in Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania in order to contribute to the development of effective strategies to enhance the resilience of marine and coastal systems in the Western Indian Ocean. Special consideration is given to the effects and consequences of climate change and economic development.

ISBN
978-2-8317-1724-1
Author(s)
Andrew, Tim
Pabari, Mine
Samoilys, Melita
Organization(s)
IUCN
Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO)
IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
Mangroves for the Future
UNEP, Nairobi Convention
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
Imprint
Nairobi : IUCN ESARO, WIOMSA, CORDIO and UNEP Nairobi Convention, 2015
Physical Description
x, 74p. : ill., maps
Notes

Includes bibliographic references

Keywords
Coastal ecosystems
Ecosystem resilience
Habitats
Institutional framework
Legal aspects
Livelihoods
Marine ecosystems
Policy
Regulations
Social system
Species
Vulnerable groups
Geographic keywords
East Africa
Kenya
Mozambique
Tanzania
Call number
IUCN-2015-019

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Publisher
IUCN
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO)
UNEP, Nairobi Convention
Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
Printed
PDF
Number of library copies
2
Print availability status
Status unknown