Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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Ocean warming, sea level rise and local disturbances undermine the health of coral reefs worldwide. This threatens the continued physical and economic existence of low-lying island states. This one-day course examines how climate change and development pressures are eroding coastal health and living conditions for people, and impacting on the flow of services generated by coastal systems. Discussion of a recent feasibility study for the resettlement of Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) provides a real life example of the science of climate change and civil rights coming face-to-face with strategic interests and powerful national alliances.
This course is offered in conjunction with, Oceans: a valuable resource, a vulnerable habitat, taking place on Saturday 28 October 2017. You can attend for either day or both days and complete your visit with an overnight stay as a Bed and Breakfast guest at Madingley Hall. To book accommodation, please contact our reservations team at reservations@ice.cam.ac.uk or +44 (0)1223 746222.