Vulnerability- High
Adaptive Capacity- LowAgriculture-
Crops in this area are highly vulnerable to
climate
change, due to limited land area and high
possibility of increased salinity levels.
Animals & Plants-
Coral reefs will be negatively affected, due to
increased bleaching and reduced calcification.
Sea level increase will reduce the resilience of
costal ecosystems.
Mangroves and sea grass will also be adversely
affected.
Human Settlements-
Sea level rise will increase costal erosion and loss
of property, dislocation a lot of costal settlements.
Degraded costal systems will have a negative
impact on fisheries.
Tourism-
Sea level rise and other climate changes would
adversely affect tourism.
Water Resources-
Islands with a limited water supply would be very
vulnerable to water shortage. |