Climate-smart aquaculture: Innovations and challenges in mitigating climate change impacts on fisheries and coastal agriculture
Jaynos R. Cortes
a,b
,
Ian B. Benitez
c,d
,
Bernajocele Jalyn S. Baldoza
e,f
,
Charm Angel R. Pardillo
e
,
Kathleen Mae A. Auxtero
e
,
Kristina P. Badec
g,d
,
Daryl Anne B. Varela
d
a Department of Fisheries, Marine, and Environmental Sciences, North Eastern Mindanao State University-Lianga Campus, Surigao del Sur, 8367, Philippines
b Center of Research for Aquamarine Life Sustainability (CoRALS), North Eastern Mindanao State University- Lianga Campus, Surigao del Sur, 8367, Philippines
c Electrical Engineering Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, 1015, Philippines
d Department of Energy and Climate Change, School of Environment, Resources, and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
e Department of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, School of Environment, Resources, and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
f National Fisheries Research Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Quezon City, Quezon, 1100, Philippines
g Electronics Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Architecture, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Claveria, 9004, Philippines
Aquaculture and Fisheries, (2025), Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 221-231
Abstract: This review examines the integration of climate-smart aquaculture (CSAq) as a strategy to enhance the resilience and sustainability of global aquaculture and coastal agriculture in the face of climate change. CSAq encompasses innovations such as integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA), genetic advancements, renewable energy integration, and optimized water management, all aimed at minimizing environmental impacts while maintaining productivity. As climate change introduces threats like ocean acidification, temperature fluctuations, and extreme weather events, CSAq offers adaptive solutions critical for preserving marine ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and sustaining food security. The review emphasizes that the successful adoption of CSAq is contingent upon supportive policies, cross-sectoral collaboration, and socio-economic considerations, including gender inclusivity and community involvement. As aquaculture's role in food security continues to grow, CSAq provides a pathway for mitigating climate impacts while promoting sustainable development. This review underscores the necessity of climate-smart approaches for building resilient food systems that can adapt to a changing climate and sustain livelihoods in vulnerable coastal regions.