Aquaculture Adaptation Framework for Climate Change (Aqua-Adapt) - A tool to support the development and implementation of strategies to improve aquaculture’s resilience to climate change

The Aquaculture Adaptation Framework for Climate Change (Aqua-Adapt) supports the design and implementation of strategies to enhance resilience. Two case studies, on salmon and mussel farming, helped refine the framework by testing adaptation technologies and improving its practical relevance. 

Aqua-Adapt is based on definitions from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth and Sixth Assessment Reports and focuses on reducing risks while creating new opportunities. It outlines a six-step process involving stakeholder participation and evidence-based planning. 

Aqua-Adapt provides a structured and flexible approach to support climate adaptation in aquaculture, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions that reduce risk and enhance long-term resilience.