Bridging Science, policy and actions to address climate change

The available options to address climate change are: mitigation to reduce further emissions and rehabilitate ecosystems; adaptation to reduce the damage  caused by warming and increase resiliency in the face of related hazardous events; and geoengineering or climate engineering to reverse global warming (e.g.ocean iron fertilization). Within this options are tools ranging from science-based (modelling, monitoring, vulnerability mapping, comprehensive risk assessment, economic valuation, etc.) to community based (information, education, communication or IEC campaign, participatory planning, risk communication, livelihood programs, etc.). Capacity development, knowledge management, technology exchange, and financing are also necessary to equip coastal communities to implement adaptation measures and implement and monitor appropriate mitigation measures.