Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Workshop of the National Marine Sanctuary and Territory of American Samoa Focal Resources.
July 19-20, 2016 • Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center, Pago Pago, American Samoa
Overview
This rapid climate change vulnerability assessment workshop for the National Marine Sanctuary and Territory of American Samoa is part of a larger project intended to increase resilience and support adaptation for the region. The goal of this workshop is to assess the vulnerability of 8-10 focal resources (species, ecosystems, and ecosystem services) to climate change.
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Workshop Objectives:
- Provide participants with baseline knowledge and understanding of climate trends (current, historic, projected future) for the National Marine Sanctuary and Territory of American Samoa.
- Assess vulnerabilities of ecosystems,species, and ecosystem services to climate change including sensitivity, exposure, and adaptive capacity.
This project is funded by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and co-led by EcoAdapt, Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Program, and the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
Agenda & Speakers
Reading & Resources
Handouts:
Recommended Readings:
- National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa Management Plan
- Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Climate-Smart Adaptation Planning Process
- Territorial Climate Change Adaptation Framework
- A Comprehensive Strategy for Wildlife Conservation in American Samoa
- American Samoa Marine Conservation Plan