KIMO Resolution 18/2

This resolution focuses on ocean acidification and its consequences for marine ecosystems. It explains how increasing carbon dioxide concentrations change ocean chemistry and can affect species, habitats and ecosystem services on which coastal communities depend. KIMO uses the resolution to call for action that addresses the underlying emissions and strengthens protection of marine environments. It also demonstrates how KIMO’s local-government network uses shared resolutions to bring long-term marine environmental issues to European and international decision-makers. The resource provides background for policy advocacy and can support communication about the implications of ocean acidification for ecosystems and coastal communities.