Leveraging climate-smart shrimp aquaculture as an inclusive nature-based climate solution for small-scale farmers in coastal Indonesia

About this project

Globally, Indonesia is the third-largest producer of farmed shrimp and forms an essential component of the seafood industry. It also stands at the crossroads of economic growth and environmental sustainability; the shrimp aquaculture sector is not only a critical food and livelihood source for many climate-vulnerable communities, it is also a primary driver of the destruction of its coastal ecosystem. This project aims to identify the most cost-effective, gender-responsive and nature-friendly climate-smart strategies for increasing production of small-scale shrimp aquaculture while simultaneously restoring the critical mangrove ecosystems. The project will be located in two key coastal regions for shrimp farming in Java and will be implemented in collaboration with shrimp farmers, coastal communities, government, supply chain companies, the private sector and other stakeholders. The project aims to generate knowledge on climate-smart processes among producers; implement a pilot study utilizing the climate-smart strategies; share results with internet-based, real-time data; strengthen capacities of stakeholders to implement the new strategies and mangrove restoration; and facilitate policymakers’ active use of the evidence to drive policies and interventions in the aquaculture sector. The project is part of the Nature-based Climate Solutions in Aquacultural Food Systems in Asia-Pacific initiative (AQUADAPT), a four-year, CAD23-million initiative, co-funded by Global Affairs C…

Published by

International Development Research Centre · Other public sector

Countries

Indonesia

Sectors

Fishing policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Published by International Development Research Centre to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 1 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-301-2-110216-001.

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