Discover our latest success stories, stories from the field, blogs, and opinion pieces contributed by our thought leaders and global experts. Through evidence-based storytelling, we examine and report on WorldFish work towards transforming aquatic food systems for healthy people and the planet.

Fish farmer Champa Debnath poses with Mola from her pond in the Khulna District of Bangladesh. Photo by Habibul Haque.

Transforming Bangladesh’s aquatic food systems

Posted by WorldFish - 2 minutes read
July 09, 2021

Bangladesh, Livelihoods, Aquaculture, Small-scale fisheries

A woman and her daughter eat a healthy meal in Khulna, Bangladesh. Photo by Yousuf Tushar.

World Food Prize Laureate shares how to move from feeding to nourishing at CGIAR Council

Posted by WorldFish - 2 minutes read
July 07, 2021

Nutrition, Health, Food security, Sustainability

Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku, WorldFish scientist.

In the spotlight: Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku

Posted by Kate McMahon - 6 minutes read
July 05, 2021

From left to right: Reuben Banda, the Managing Director of Musika; His Royal Highness Chief Chabula of Lupososhi District; and Dr. Victor Siamudaala, WorldFish Country Director for Zambia and Southern Africa

Zambia’s traditional leaders turn to fish farming

Posted by Lizzy Muzungaire - 4 minutes read
July 01, 2021

aquatic food systems, Food security, Livelihoods, Aquaculture

By investing in sustainable aquatic food production, it is possible to improve the quantity and quality of food available in low and middle-income countries. Photo by Fani Llauradó

UN dialogue sets pathway for nature-positive aquatic food solutions

Posted by Aniss Khalida Mohd Khalid - 4 minutes read
June 22, 2021

aquatic food systems, aquatic foods, Nutrition, Food security

Fish farmers Agnes and Acinta pose with dried fish from their ponds in Luwingu, Zambia. Photo by Doina Huso.

Gender-integrated business strategies empower women in Zambia

Posted by Catherine Mwema - 4 minutes read
June 10, 2021

Gender, Livelihoods, Aquaculture, Aquaculture development

fishing oean

Why we must protect the oceans

Posted by - 1 minute read
June 09, 2021

Sustainable Aquaculture, Sustainability, Livelihoods, aquatic food systems

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted urges UN Assembly to act on aquatic foods

Posted by Doina Huso - 3 minutes read

Sustainable Aquaculture, Development, Sustainability, aquatic food systems

In the Spotlight: Tasnuva Zaman

Posted by Aniss Khalida Mohd Khalid - 5 minutes read
June 09, 2021

Gender, Research, Development, aquatic food systems

Timorese woman with a traditional fish

Cookbook celebrates aquatic foods for life and livelihoods in Timor-Leste

Posted by Kate McMahon - 7 minutes read
June 04, 2021

Aquaculture, Nutrition, aquatic food systems, aquatic foods

A Bangladeshi fisherwoman receives payment on her mobile phone. Photo by Sayma Islam.

Equitable digital tools can boost small-scale fisher livelihoods

Posted by Kate McMahon - 6 minutes read
June 03, 2021

Resilient Small-scale fisheries, Capacity Development

Masked retailers sell fish at a market in Chandpur, Bangladesh. Photo by Kingkar Shaha.

COVID-19 impact on aquatic food systems reveals insights for future resilience

Posted by Kate McMahon - 6 minutes read
June 01, 2021

COVID-19, Fisheries, Livelihoods, Research

Lulu and Muleya training providing training to women by her pond in Luwingu, Northern Province, Zambia. Photo by Kendra Byrd.

Pond Polyculture: Disrupting gender and cultural norms in Luwingu, Northern Province, Zambia

Posted by Ben Wismen - 6 minutes read
June 01, 2021

Aquaculture, Climate change, COVID-19, Development

Women dry fish in Badurpur, Bangladesh. The fish will serve to improve household nutrition and will also be sold, providing a source of income. Source: IFAD

Reflections on improving rural people’s nutrition: A conversation with 2021 World Food Prize winner Dr Shakuntala Thilsted

Posted by - 1 minute read
May 31, 2021

Sustainable Aquaculture, Development, Sustainability, aquatic food systems

Aquatic food systems offer significant opportunities to boost the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of the poor and vulnerable. Photo by Fani Llauradó.

Food systems dialogue promotes aquatic foods for transformative solutions

Posted by Aniss Khalida Mohd Khalid - 4 minutes read
May 26, 2021

Development, Food security, Gender, Partnerships

Fish farmers construct a pond in Malawi. Photo by Stevie Mann.

Boosting Malawi’s aquaculture production for food security

Posted by - 3 minutes read
May 18, 2021

Aquaculture, Development, Food security, sustainable

Women dry small fish in Bangladesh to extend their shelf life. Photo by Finn Thilsted.

Aquatic foods are essential for sustainable healthy diets, says UN Nutrition

Posted by Kate McMahon - 4 minutes read
May 17, 2021

Development, Food security, Good Health and Well-Being, Nutrition

A woman cooks fresh nutritious fish for lunch in Boeing Kampen, Cambodia. Photo by Fani Llauradó.

Historical dietary shifts offer lessons for future transitions in food systems

Posted by Kate McMahon - 5 minutes read
May 17, 2021

Development, Food security, Food systems, Nutrition

2021 World Food Prize Laureate

Posted by WorldFish - 1 minute read

Nutrition scientist Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted awarded the 2021 World Food Prize

Posted by WorldFish - 6 minutes read

6 aquatic food system innovations transforming women’s livelihoods

Posted by - 8 minutes read
March 08, 2021

Aquaculture, Coastal communities, COVID-19, Development