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Impacts

What is happening?

Across Nova Scotia, we are seeing the impacts of climate change. These impacts are affecting our province's fresh, coastal, and marine waters, influencing the sustainability of our seafood and sportfishing sectors, and coastal communities. 

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Adapt

How can we prepare?

Adapting to climate change means taking action to reduce our vulnerability and prepare for current or anticipated climate change impacts. The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is assisting the seafood and sportfishing sectors in Nova Scotia to adapt to climate change through strategic projects and programs. 

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Mitigate

How can we be more efficient?

Climate change mitigation is all about reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through use of energy efficient technology, renewable energy, and innovative practices. The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is helping the seafood and sportfishing sectors in Nova Scotia to mitigate its carbon footprint through dedicated energy efficiency projects and programs.

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Climate-Related Events

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Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum 2025
Halifax, NS

The Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum 2025 is a full-day gathering of innovators, researchers, investors, and decision-makers, convened by Net Zero Atlantic to align research efforts with the urgent needs of industry and government. 

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Our Partners

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Centre for Marine Applied Research
Government of Nova Scotia
 

This Fisheries and Aquaculture Climate Change Portal is intended to be a tool to connect users with available information and resources. Our website links to both public and private sector resources. Reference in this website to any external content or organizations is not an endorsement or recommendation by the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.