Low- and middle-income countries, such as Myanmar and Zambia, face a double burden of malnutrition, with their populations suffering from both undernutrition and overnutrition, resulting in health
Cambodia has experienced consistent economic growth and a reduction in poverty over recent years, however, rural populations continue to face many challenges.
Africa is facing daunting challenges from climate change – from extreme heat to drought, water scarcity and more.
Bangladesh is one of the most climate challenged nations in the world, with Cox’s Bazar along its coast particularly vulnerable.
Small indigenous fish species, collectively referred to as SIS, are loaded with vital micronutrients.
Agroecology is about making the most of nature’s goods and services while maintaining ecosystem integrity and improving resource efficiency, strengthening resilience, and securing social equity and
The 2022 WorldFish Annual Report, titled “Harnessing Aquatic Food Systems for Sustainable Development” showcases seven stories of change, evidencing that shared prosperity can be attained for milli
Ocean conservation is vital for sustaining aquatic food systems but multiple threats, including climate change and pollution, demand urgent global attention and collaborative efforts.
The world needs to establish food and nutrition security for millions of people facing hunger in Africa, crucial for the sustainable socio-economic development and the long-term prosperity of the continent. Malnutrition is particularly severe in sub-Saharan Africa, with almost a quarter of its population undernourished. Sustainably increasing the supply of aquatic foods could make them affordable enough to prevent some 166 million micronutrient deficiencies around the world by 2030.
African countries have some of the lowest national greenhouse gas emissions, yet a majority of them remain poor and highly vulnerable to a myriad of climate risks. Evidently, the continent is experiencing rising temperatures and declining precipitation patterns, resulting in unprecedented rates of reduced land and soil productivity, desertification and biodiversity loss, and increased intensity and frequency of droughts and flash floods, among other climate-related challenges1.