The project facilitates a shift in planning and practical processes of dealing with climate change and variability in two-complimentary directions/approaches: 

• The first approach ensured that considerations of the impacts of climate change and variability are an integral part of both routine and strategic decision-making and action in developmental programmes/projects for the region and are recognized as drivers of change. 

• The second approach increased resilience to the impacts of climate change and variability through increasing awareness of the importance of multi-sectoral and cross-sectoral approaches to adaptation at the local, national and regional levels.  

The Project focuses on three outcomes, each with specific outputs to ensure maximum impact: 

• Stakeholder understanding of climate risks and vulnerabilities increased and their capacity to mainstream Climate Change Adaptation in fisheries and aquaculture enhanced. 
• Vulnerabilities in fisheries and aquaculture reduced. 
• Stakeholders promote a proactive and forward-looking approach to Climate Change risks. 

Participatory rapid vulnerability assessments and community-based adaptation planning of fisheries and fishery-dependent communities were undertaken for all three BCLME countries. The communities included: Angola: Cacuaco; Caota; Cuio; Kinzau; Miradouro da Lua; N’zeto; Tombwa  Namibia: Luderitz, South Africa: Hondeklipbaai; Humansdorp  

The reports and publications are case studies from the vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans conducted in the BCLME region marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors.