The following videos highlight how AABS is using Peskas software to capture data on small-scale fisheries; scaling climate-smart technologies to reduce fish loss and waste; and leveraging South–South collaboration to advance sustainable aquaculture solutions. All three videos are available with captions in multiple languages. Click on a language box to watch the embedded video in your chosen language.
Big Data for Small-scale Fisheries - Peskas in Timor-Leste
Small-scale coastal fisheries in Timor-Leste (East Timor) are a vital source of food and income for thousands of people. But the lack of data on where fishers go and how much they catch has made it challenging for the government to develop policies to support and sustain the sector. Enter Peskas, a groundbreaking digital catch monitoring system developed by WorldFish with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, Pelagic Data Systems, and the CGIAR Initiative on Aquatic Foods.
AABS supports reducing food loss and waste in fish value chains in Tanzania
In Tanzania, nearly 40% of fish, including Dagaa, a critical source of nutrition, never reaches consumers due to post-harvest losses. With over 200,000 fishers operating in the Indian Ocean and the country’s lakes, the fishing industry is vital to both the economy and food security. Small-scale fisheries provide affordable nutrition to 72% of Tanzania’s population. However, challenges like inadequate transport and storage systems result in significant waste along the value chain.
South-South Collaboration - Voices from the Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway project
Stakeholders at the Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway Inception Meeting share their hopes and expectations for this innovative South-South collaboration to enhance sustainable small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.