As part of One CGIAR, WorldFish brings expertise in aquatic food systems to the world’s largest agricultural research network. Our focus on fish and aquatic foods plays a central role in addressing global food, land, and water challenges within CGIAR’s research portfolio.
WorldFish’s Role in One CGIAR
WorldFish is a partner in multiple CGIAR Science Programs and an Accelerator, ensuring that aquatic food systems are central to research addressing sustainability, nutrition, and livelihoods.
We play a key role in the following programs:
- Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Science Program
- Better Diets for Nutrition Program
- Climate Action Science Program
- Food Frontiers and Security Science Program
- Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program
- Policy Innovations Science Program
- Scaling for Impact Program
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Accelerator
WorldFish contributes to CGIAR’s five key Impact Areas:
- Climate Adaptation and Mitigation: Advancing climate-smart aquaculture and sustainable fisheries practices.
- Environmental Health and Biodiversity: Enhancing biodiversity through sustainable aquatic ecosystems.
- Nutrition, Health and Food Security: Ensuring access to affordable, nutritious aquatic foods.
- Poverty Reduction, Livelihoods, and Jobs: Supporting sustainable livelihoods through small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.
- Gender Equality, Youth, and Social Inclusion: Fostering inclusive aquatic food systems that empower women and youth.
Partnerships That Drive Impact
We work closely with CGIAR Centers and global partners to ensure our scientific innovations reach the communities that need them most, contributing to sustainable, nutritious, and equitable food systems.
For more information on CGIAR research programs and partnerships, visit the CGIAR Portfolio.