Abstract

The aquaculture sector started in Malaysia since1920s and has developed quickly nationwide. Sustainability ofaquaculture depends on its adaptability to environmentalchanges. This research includes the study on the impact of theNational Policy on Climate Change on the aquaculture industry.Policy appraisal and impact assessment approach have beencarried out by having experts’ interview and surveyquestionnaires. The Policy is expected to promote aquaculturesector according to its principles, strategic trusts and keyactions. In line with this, the respondents suggested severalcriteria for the aquaculture sector to be climate resilient andhence developed in a sustainable manner. The results fromanalysing the Policy and the suggestions from respondents areexpected to aid developing a climate-resilient aquaculturesystem model. Hence, better understanding of the potentialclimate change policy impact on aquaculture enables thepolicy-makers and stakeholders to plan and implement possiblecountering measures to achieve sustainability in aquaculture.