Harnessing Aquatic Foods for Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and Shared Prosperity
Big Splashes Over Five Years, 2020–2025
Global Impact from WorldFish Research and Innovations
people, including women and children, nourished adequately with aquatic foods integrated in their diets
women and people from other marginalized groups empowered with greater access to resources, markets, and decision-making in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
households increased their incomes through increased sustainable production of aquatic foods
hectares restored through sustainable/ improved management of natural resources
MT of fish, seaweed, and other aquatic foods produced with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and greater resource efficiency
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The Latest
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in research and innovations across aquatic food systems.
District Technical Working Groups (DTWGs) Strengthening Cambodia’s Wetland Resilience through Community Action
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Cambodia’s floodplains host vital wetlands that support food security, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Across these landscapes, community-led initiatives show how local…
Nutrition and Public Health, Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 01 Oct 2025
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From Door-to-Door Sales to Aquaculture Leader in Zambia.
Impact Story
In 2003, with just 1,250 kwacha in hand, Cosmas Chachi began walking from house to house in northern Zambia selling clothes and household goods. It was tiring work for…
Climate and Environmental Sustainability • 30 Sep 2025
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Essam Yassin Mohammed, WorldFish Director General, Named to Forbes 2025 Sustainability Leaders List
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Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, has been named to the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list. Now in its second year, the list recognises leaders worldwide who are…
Nutrition and Public Health, Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 18 Sep 2025
Read MoreBig Facts on Aquatic Foods
600
million number of people around the world who depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
204
million tons - the volume of aquatic food production by 2030.
60
million - number of people engaged in the primary sector of fisheries and aquaculture in 2018.
24
trillion - the value of the ocean economy, including fisheries, shipping lanes and tourism.