Priority adaptations to climate change for Pacific fisheries and aquaculture: reducing risks and capitalising on opportunities - FAO/Secretariat of the Pacific Community Workshop, 5-8 June 2012, Noumea, New Caledonia

Abstract

This publication includes: i) a summary of the technical presentations provided to the Workshop participants on the implications of climate change for Pacific fisheries and aquaculture; and ii) the outcomes of discussions by participants on the priority adaptations that Pacific island countries and territories (PICTs) can implement to reduce risks and take advantage of opportunities. The Workshop was hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) as the culmination of 3.5 years of work to assess the vulnerability of Pacific fisheries and aquaculture to climate change.