This Recommendation includes a review of the effects of climate change on fisheries and fisheries communities. It recognizes the need for adaptation and for the use and dissemination of relevant innovative techniques. It explores adaptation plans and the potential of ICTs in supporting the adaptation of the fisheries sector to cope with the effects of climate change with reference to [ITU-T L.1500] and [ITU-T L.1501]. Examples of best practices from different countries on the use of ICT systems and tools to adapt the fisheries sector are also provided in this Recommendation.