ARMS Resilience: Strengthening reefs and food systems against a climate-induced famine

In response to one of the first climate-induced famines, the ARMS Resilience project works with Indigenous communities in Southwest Madagascar to restore coral reefs and enhance marine food yields. The team will combine environmental, ecological, agriculture, fisheries, and human data to develop a decision framework for meeting nutritional needs, integrating both traditional scientific and Indigenous knowledge. The initiative aims to model nutrient availability under climate change, identify sensitive indicators as early warning systems for food stresses, and strengthen the climate resilience of coral reefs, a crucial food source in the region. With expertise spanning social and natural sciences, the project team will focus on capacity building, transdisciplinary research, and empowering women and local communities to tackle food insecurity and climate change challenges.