Collège De France (général)

Collège de FranceAnnée 2023-2024Grand événementGrand événement - Vers une société résiliente au changement climatique / Building a Climate Resilient Society : The Climate Biodiversity Nexus in the OceanChris BowlerCentre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS). Professeur invité, Collège de FranceRésuméMarine ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting societal needs and human well-being by providing resources like food, carbon storage, coastal protection, and recreational opportunities. However, the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning is a significant concern. The ocean acts as a sink for heat, CO2, and waste, mitigating climate change, but this also alters its chemical composition. Simultaneously, the ocean faces a biodiversity crisis, with over-exploited fisheries and unprecedented rates of environmental change. These twin threats fundamentally affect marine biological systems and the services they provide. Currently, there is little connection between climate ch