Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

B3. Assessment of knowledge and scientific gaps, and emerging issues, related to climate change impacts on oceans and coasts including the assessment of socioeconomic and environmental impacts. Seychelles, global DEWA B3.16 Impact of climate change on oceans and coasts

Contribution to a UNEP inventory of available data and information related to climate change impacts on the ocean and coastal environments made in the form of: - Dialogue with the Government of Seychelles (Sea Level Rise Foundation) established, concerning the production of sea level rise maps for Seychelles. To be developed into 2009. - Participation in a round table discussion at Geoscience Australia resulting in a concept to approach the International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. - Review and assessment of ocean acidification and the effects of deep CO 2 storage initiated through participation in the Second Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO2 World in Monaco, 05-09 October 2008. Contacts identified and established. - Discussions have been initiated regarding GA’s potential participation in the European Commission- funded project EPOCA (European Project on Ocean Acidification) and will be continued into 2009. - A concept regarding potential funding by the Norwegian oil companies on the effects of deep CO2 storage on ocean acidification has been prepared.