Climate-resilient ocean governance in the People’s Republic of China

Focused on the People’s Republic of China (PRC), this brief shows how climate change impacts coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity, and recommends ways to improve sustainable ocean management, maintain food security, and protect livelihoods.

It analyzes the effects of sea-level rise and ocean acidification, considers how fisheries and vulnerable coastal ecosystems are affected, and assesses the need to strengthen disaster risk management. Via policies designed to enhance scientific research and promote sustainable fisheries management, it shows how PRC can develop an integrated ocean governance framework and strengthen its resilience to the growing effects of climate change.