Climate change adaptation and mitigation in fisheries and aquaculture

Men in a boat fishing
2 hours
Climate change adaptation and mitigation in fisheries and aquaculture
Agriculture & Food Security
English
Delivery Modality
Offline
Online self-paced
Theme
Risk-Informed Planning
Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in Plans, Programs, Budgets
Audience
Government
Sectoral Ministries
UN Staff
Agencies
FAO
Certification
Yes
Last Updated
Released in June 2020

This course provides an overview of adaptation and mitigation strategies that can be implemented in response to climate change impacts on the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

You will learn about

  • General facts on the fisheries and aquaculture sector 
  • Impacts of climate change on the sector and specific elements on marine fisheries, inland fisheries and aquaculture 
  • Main responses to climate change including: Adaptation measures and their practical application through case studies; and mitigation measures to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint