Research line

Climate change

We research how marine climate change affects the ocean, ecosystems and the human activities that depend on them. We use science, advanced modelling and observation systems to develop solutions to predict their effects, reduce vulnerabilities and help to devise effective strategies for adaptation.

Research sublines

Observation and impact of climate change

We systematically observe the marine and coastal environment and monitor key variables to support adaptive planning.

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Trends and scenarios in climate change

We generate future scenarios, simulations and develop predictive tools to anticipate the impacts of climate change on the marine and coastal environment. We identify risks, assess the vulnerability of the environment and analyse ecological and socio-economic effects.

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Adapting to climate change

We develop tools, models and systems to help regions and sectors to adapt: coastal infrastructures, marine spatial planning and early warning systems.

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Mitigating climate change

We propose solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change on the marine environment: decarbonising the fishing fleet, restoring ecosystems and encouraging responsible production and consumption.

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Guillem Chust

Coordinator, Global Change in Marine Ecosystems

Climate change is already reshaping our seas and coastlines, and organisations need to anticipate its impacts in order to adapt their management and reduce risks. Through our Climate Change line of work, we provide future scenario projections, impact assessments and advanced tools that support adaptation planning. We work alongside public bodies and companies in their strategic decision-making, helping them prepare for the future and build resilience in the face of a rapidly changing climate.

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Related research projects

CLIPES

Predicción y anticipación de los efectos de la variabilidad en condiciones oceanográficas y el cambio climático global a las pesquerías de las flotas vascas

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CLIREMAR

Escenarios climáticos de los recursos marinos vulnerables de España

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DIADES

Assessing and enhancing ecosystem services provided by diadromous fish in a climate change context

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EURO-BASIN

European Basin-scale Analysis, Synthesis and Integration

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FutureMARES

Climate Change and Future Marine Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity

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GES4SEAS

Achieving Good Environmental Status for maintaining ecosystem services, by assessing integrated impacts of cumulated pressures

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Gipuzkoa Coastal Observatory on Climate Change

Monitoring and analysis of physico-chemical and biological indicators of climate change on the coast of Gipuzkoa

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INFINIFISH

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KOSTEGOKI

Vulnerabilidad, riesgo y adaptación de la costa de la CAV frente al cambio climático

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MEECE

Marine Ecosystem Evolution in a Changing Environment

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OBAMA – NEXT

Observing and mapping marine ecosystems – Next generation tools

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URBAN KLIMA 2050

The biggest climate action project in the Basque Country

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Strategic partners

Unique infraestructures

Our coastal observing infrastructure, autonomous marine systems, modelling capabilities and specialised laboratories for water, sediments and marine biology enable us to generate long-term time series, climate scenarios and impact assessments that are essential for anticipating and adapting to climate change in marine and coastal environments.

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Researchers

Leading research, backed by an expert team.

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Scientific publications

Explore our contributions to science: articles, studies and findings published in specialist journals by AZTI’s research team.

Access to DSPACE

Scientific committees

EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste

Jaime Zufía Verdejo Member


David San Martin Errea Member

EuroGOOS. European Global Ocean Observing System

Julien Mader Member of the Executive Directors Board and Co-chair of the HF Radar Working Group


Anna Rubio Compañy Member of the Coastal Working Group and of the Glider Working Group

G3ECA. Grupo Español de Expertos en Ecosistemas de Carbono Azul

Mireia Valle Tobar Basque Country Representative


Guillem Chust Peters Member


Joxe Mikel Garmendia Etxandi Member


Javier Franco San Sebastián Member

Ibi-ROOS. Ireland-Biscay-Iberia Regional Operational Oceanographic System

Anna Rubio Compañy Committee Member

ILICO. Infrastructure de recherche littorale et côtière

Anna Rubio Compañy Scientific Council Member

IPBES. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Mireia Valle Tobar Member of the International Panel on Biodiversity

KOSTARISK. Cross-Border Laboratory for Coastal Risk Research

Julien Mader Co-Chair

Ocean Prediction DCC

Roland Garnier Committee Member

Related application sectors

Sector: Fisheries and aquaculture sector, Food sector, Maritime and port infrastructure, Offshore sector, Technology 4.0

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