Considerations for Marine and Coastal Indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation
This briefing paper evaluates proposed marine and coastal indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation and provides recommendations to strengthen fisheries, aquaculture, ecosystem-based adaptation, and nature-based solutions. It highlights opportunities to improve climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation monitoring.
Subject Tags
- Climate resilience
- Climate adaptation
- Nature-based solutions
- Blue carbon
Introduction
This briefing paper examines proposed marine and coastal indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and offers recommendations to support effective monitoring of climate adaptation outcomes. The report highlights the critical role of coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangroves, coral reefs, seagrasses, fisheries, and aquaculture, in building resilience to climate change while delivering biodiversity, livelihood, and food security benefits. It recommends strengthening adaptation indicators by explicitly incorporating fisheries and aquaculture, expanding the use of nature-based and ecosystem-based solutions, supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and aligning metrics with existing frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Sendai Framework. The paper provides guidance for policymakers and negotiators working to develop adaptation indicators that better measure resilience, reduce vulnerability, and accelerate climate action across coastal and marine environments worldwide.