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 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 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 valueable resource, a vulnerable habitat, taking place on 20 October 2018.