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Introduction

This report examines climate change adaptation strategies for Japan’s offshore, coastal, and aquaculture fisheries through an equity-centered lens. It analyzes key policy trade-offs and offers recommendations to strengthen support for vulnerable fishers and farmers, advance environmental justice, and promote sustainable, climate-resilient fisheries across Japan’s diverse coastal communities.