Ocean solutions: Understand the multiple stressors on coastal ecosystems and provide solutions that benefit people, nature and economy

But coastal ecosystems in the Western Pacific are increasingly threatened by multiple stressors including climate change and ocean acidification, ocean hypoxia, eutrophication, sea-level rise, and other additional stressors such as pollution and unregulated local coastal development.

Traditional approaches of focusing on particular stressors without considering the overall spectrum of stressors on coastal ecosystems have been found to be wanting. A new approach that looks at the whole range of stressors on coastal ecosystems and engaging the local stakeholders in the development of solutions, are needed. 

This incubator aims to: 

1. Understand the impacts of multiple stressors and their impacts on natural ecosystems and coastal communities; 
2. Explore and share the multidisciplinary approaches, findings and practices on the research and monitoring of multiple stressors and their impacts; 
3. Develop a regional network to advance multidisciplinary research and engagement with coastal communities, and provide workable science-based solutions to benefit people, nature and livelihoods.