2.4 Indirect Impacts of Climate Change

Refers to the tangible resources that people can get from ecosystems e.g. food, water, wood

• Provisioning ecosystem service

• Regulating ecosystem service

• Cultural ecosystem service

Benefits obtained from the regulation of various ecosystem processes

Includes services e.g. climate regulation, disease outbreak regulation and food regulation

• Provisioning ecosystem services

• Cultural ecosystem services

• Regulating ecosystem services

Intangible benefits obtained from the ecosystem including aesthetic experiences, recreation and leisure, and education

• Provisioning ecosystem services

• Cultural ecosystem services

• Regulating ecosystem services

Which of the following refers to how climate change affects provisioning ecosystem services?

• Increase in ocean temperatures and acidity threatens availability and distribution of fish.

• As fish migrate to cooler waters, what fishermen catch will be affected.

• Increase in salt water may affect freshwater fisheries.

• Warmer climates are more conducive for vectors to survive and breed.

The impacts of climate change are always negative.

• True

• False

What ecosystem service(s) are affected?

"When the Cambodian fishermen at Tonle Sap experience reduced catch and have to switch to other jobs, it not only affects their economic livelihoods, but also changes their traditional way of life." 

• Provisioning ecosystem services

• Regulating ecosystem services

• Cultural ecosystem services

What ecosystem service(s) are affected?

"Higher ocean temperatures have caused the Arctic Ocean to be warmer. Some fish may die out or migrate, affecting the availability of food for locals. Arctic region is also more accessible to ships, increasing opportunities for tourism."

• Provisioning ecosystem services

• Regulating ecosystem services

• Cultural ecosystem services

Which type of country would find it harder to recover from the impacts of climate change?

• Developed countries

• Developing countries