RT null T1 Implications of Expected Climate Change in the Eastern African Region: An Overview - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 149 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A2 Alusa, Alex A2 Ogallo, Laban K1 agriculture K1 climate change K1 coastal erosion K1 desertification K1 environmental degradation K1 fishery K1 geography K1 geology K1 geomorphology K1 hydrology K1 marine pollution K1 natural resource K1 oceanography K1 ocean K1 coastal area K1 population growth K1 precipitation K1 sea level K1 tourism K1 water resource K1 East Africa YR 1992 FD 1992 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29490 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29490 NO This report provides a regional overview of the expected impacts of climate change on the coastal and marine environment of Eastern Africa, prepared under the United Nations Environment Programme Regional Seas Programme. It examines physical characteristics of the region, current environmental conditions, and projected changes in temperature, precipitation, and sea level based on established scientific assumptions. The document synthesizes contributions from a multidisciplinary task team to assess potential effects on ecosystems, water resources, agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, and coastal populations. It outlines observed vulnerabilities and emphasizes uncertainties in regional projections, while systematically describing how climatic drivers may interact with existing environmental pressures across mainland coasts and island states. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026