Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Results are being introduced into policy discussions for adaptive management strategies. The figure on the right shows a base projection calculated by SEI of what 3m sea level rise will imply for Abu Dhabi. This could occur as soon as 2050 depending on glacial melt forecasts.

Relevant publications

• Dougherty, W., Fencl, A., Fisher, J., Klein, R., Osman, B., Swartz. C., and Yates, D. (2008). Summary for Policymakers: Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation in the United Arab Emirates – Coastal Zones, Water Resources, and Dryland Ecosystems. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
• Fisher, J. Osman, B. and Dougherty, W. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Dryland Ecosystems in Abu Dhabi. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
• Fencl, A. and Klein, R. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Coastal Zones in the United Arab Emirates. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
• Fencl, A., Swartz. C., and Yates, D. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Water Resources in Abu Dhabi. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.

SEI contacts

• Bill Dougherty
• Amanda Fencl
• Chris Swartz
• David Yates
• Victoria Clark

Funder

Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi