WorldFish @ COP30

Moving from Pledge to Progress

COP28 was a landmark moment that finally placed food systems adaptation at the centre of the climate agenda, drawing commitment from 159 countries to integrate food systems adaptation in their national climate action plans.

COP30, the thirtieth Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, being hosted in Belem, Brazil, is all about implementation and inclusivity.

WorldFish is ready with a suite of evidence-based solutions that can not only help adapt smallholder farmers and fishers but also turn the climate challenge into an opportunity for inclusive growth and shared prosperity. For five decades WorldFish has worked with governments, partners and communities to turn science into practice, delivering aquatic food system solutions that protect food and nutrition security, livelihoods and ecosystems.

At COP30 we are showcasing a suite of evidence-based, investment ready innovations, that are scaling nationally and shaping global ambition.

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Our Focus at COP30

Aligned with COP30’s call for climate action that ‘begins and ends with people’ and a ‘granary of solutions’ ready to implement, WorldFish will shed light on its people-centered aquatic food systems solutions and how they can be integrated into national climate action plans and food security strategies.

Below are some practical pathways for countries to advance their climate action, while reaping sustainable development benefits.

Advance Nature Based Aquaculture
Seaweed farming, integrated multi trophic aquaculture (IMTA) and rice–fish systems show how working with ecosystems strengthens resilience and productivity. In Cambodia, evidence from the CGIAR Asian Mega Deltas Initiative demonstrated that improved rice field pond management raised fish harvests by 67 percent while also enhancing biodiversity, water management and resilience to rainfall variability.

Scale Climate Resilient Species for Livelihoods and Nutrition
WorldFish’s work on artemia seed systems in Bangladesh is boosting hatchery performance and creating new income opportunities in saline prone coastal areas. Integrated agri-aquaculture systems, including rice–fish, homestead farming and pond polyculture, diversify production, safeguard nutrition and increase profitability for vulnerable households.

Support Locally Led Adaptation of Coastal Communities
Community driven aquaculture and sustainable fisheries management ensure solutions are equitable and durable. Initiatives such as IkanAdapt, ECHOFISH and community based resource management (CBRM) show how locally led innovations diversify incomes, strengthen resilience during climate shocks and protect biodiversity.

Deliver Climate Information Services
Digital platforms including Peskas, and the Blue Resilience platform provide real time data that helps farmers and policymakers anticipate risks, adapt early and inform national climate policy. Co-created with local knowledge, these tools strengthen resilience from village ponds to government decision making.

Build Climate Smart Aquatic Food Value Chains
Innovations in processing and solar technology reduce food loss and waste while expanding access to nutritious aquatic foods. Through initiatives such as the Asia Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS), solar dryers, and the development of fish powders and products, WorldFish is helping deliver more nutrition with less waste.

Invest in Better Performing Tilapia and Carp
WorldFish’s improved seed systems for tilapia, carp and small indigenous fish, are enabling sustainable aquaculture growth. By boosting productivity and profitability these innovations help meet rising demand for fish and support nutrition while reducing pressure on wild stocks.

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