Analysis for Resilient and Adaptive Fisheries in the Comoros

Overview & Synopsis

The report examines how climate change is expected to affect fisheries, marine ecosystems, and coastal communities in the Comoros through a combination of biophysical, economic, and social analyses. Rising ocean temperatures, marine heatwaves, and ecosystem degradation are projected to reduce fisheries productivity and increase pressures on livelihoods, particularly for communities dependent on small-scale fishing. Scenario-based assessments show that impacts intensify under higher emissions pathways, highlighting the urgency of adaptation. The main recommendations are strengthening fisheries management, improving data and monitoring systems, restoring critical coastal habitats, supporting livelihood diversification, and promoting inclusive governance to build resilience, sustain marine resources, and protect coastal economies.