CLIRAQUA
Climate Resilience and Adaptation in Aquaculture
A transnational project to strengthen climate resilience in Atlantic aquaculture
CLIRAQUA is a transnational cooperation project developed within the European Atlantic Area to address the challenges that climate change poses to aquaculture. The project tackles shared issues related to the vulnerability of aquaculture species and environments, the sustainability of production systems and the need to improve the sector’s adaptive capacity in the face of emerging environmental risks.
Through applied research, technological innovation and cross-border cooperation, CLIRAQUA will develop and test transferable solutions that contribute to a more resilient, sustainable and future-ready aquaculture sector.
Our objectives
Analysis
Analyzing the impacts of climate change on aquaculture environments and species. Developing tools and frameworks to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure sustainable practices
Implementation
Supporting ecosystem restoration, improving productivity and mitigating climate impacts by implementing advanced technologies and ecological solutions for aquaculture
Public participation
Fostering collaborative governance and public involvement to enhance climate adaptation strategies and policy implementation in the aquaculture sector
Activities and Working Approach
These activities include
Geographic Areas Involved
CLIRAQUA is implemented in four countries of the European Atlantic Area:
Partners
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Spain (CICA Centro Interdisciplinar de Química y Biología, BIOGA, ULPGC Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CSIC Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, IIM Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas)
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Portugal (CIIMAR Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, UAC Universidade dos Açores, IPMA Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera)
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France (INRAE Institut National de Recherche en Agriculture, Alimentation et Environnement,CAPENA Centre pour l'aquaculture, la pêche et l'environnement de Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
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Ireland (FORAS NA MARA Marine Institute, University of Galway)
Associated Partner
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SPAIN (Seafood Legacy)
Each region contributes complementary expertise in research, aquaculture innovation, environmental monitoring, governance and knowledge transfer. This transnational cooperation makes it possible to address shared challenges jointly and strengthen the resilience of Atlantic aquaculture to climate change.
