Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to livelihoods for 800 million people and provide 3.1 billion people with 20% of their animal protein. Working with national governments and partners, FISH focuses on improving the productivity of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce poverty and improve food and nutrition security.
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Illuminating Hidden Harvests study in the spotlight at COFI virtual dialogues
More than 300 experts from over 50 countries are contributing to the Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH) study, which will provide never before seen insights into global small-scale fisheries (SSF) when the results are released in February 2021. An overview of the IHH research approach and...
Only fair oceans can strengthen people and planet, argue researchers in new report
A reset on ocean governance is needed to support a healthy and thriving relationship between humans and the ocean, a new paper published in Nature Communications argues. Oceans are crucial for global food, nutrition and economic security, but its resources are not distributed fairly. This...
Success Through Seaweed in Bangladesh
In place since 2017, a fishing ban along the Naf River in Bangladesh has left fishermen in surrounding communities without a stable source of income. Many have transitioned to seaweed farming because of its simpler techniques, less expensive equipment, and the fact that seaweed species require no...
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020
The 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture has a particular focus on sustainability. This reflects a number of specific considerations. First, 2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). Second, several Sustainable...
Field Notes: Nigeria’s fish processors call for government support to stay afloat during COVID-19 crisis
As Nigeria’s fish processors struggle to manage disruptions caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, they are calling for government stimulus and easing of access to credit to ensure their business survive. COVID-19 lockdowns have forced entrepreneur Olubunmi Aderinsola Agbato to make some tough decisions for...
Field Notes: Call for government support as lockdown bites into fish processors’ profits in India
Lockdown restrictions in India have hit fish processors at the peak of their season and created economic hardships causing business closures. Small-scale processers are calling for government support to improve the flow of fish to consumers, who rely on the staple as a key source of protein and...
SDG 14 - a holistic approach to global sustainable development
Book Chapter to contribute to A BETTER WORLD Vol 6 on SDG Goal 14. The chapter written by WorldFish analyses and summarizes the work done so far by WorldFish in relation to SDG 14 and its application in our work for a holistic approach to sustainable development. View chapter | Download
A food system integration story: Fish with roots, tubers and bananas
What do catfish and bananas have in common? No, this is not a riddle or the start of a bad joke. Smallholder farmers know the answer: when the farmer can produce both at the same time, the by-products of bananas can enhance the growth of catfish. Producing crops and animals in this manner is part...
Prioritizing aquatic food systems key to global food, nutrition security, say panellists at Virtual Ocean Dialogues.
Increased commitment to aquatic food systems will boost food and nutritional security as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, affirmed government, academic and business leaders at the Virtual Ocean Dialogues , hosted by the World Economic Forum & Friends of Ocean Action. Aquatic ‘blue...
CGIAR condemns and rejects racism
CGIAR unequivocally condemns and rejects racism. As an organization of over 10,000 people across more than 50 countries, we are proud to be multi-color and multi-cultural. We celebrate, respect and promote our diversity. We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination or inequality in our workplaces...
Small-scale fisheries as integral and integrated in the Sustainable Development Goals
“The Sustainable Development Goals provide the most comprehensive vision for development that the world has ever seen,” said Dr. Gerald Singh of Memorial University during the recent Small is Bountiful virtual event. Yet, it’s common in discussions on fisheries and oceans that people focus on SDG...
FAO publication supports achieving 2030 Agenda in Small-Scale Fisheries
The new study, Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: Showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade , supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – specifically SDG 14.b: “provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and...