WorldFish organized the first out of four series of Think Tank on 6th April 2020. Hosted by Phillipa Cohen, WorldFish Research Program Leader, Resilient Small-scale Fisheries, the participant of this virtual preparatory meeting include those from the established FISH CRP partnerships that have already made substantial contributions to “Fish in Regional Food Systems Research” research cluster of Flagship 2 on Small-scale Fisheries, as well as relevant research from Flagship on Sustainable Aquaculture.  

This talk seeks to address a key challenge in aquaculture development policies, which is the paradox of economic efficiency, social considerations, and environmental conservation. By examining data obtained from a household survey in Vietnam, Dr. Chu's study finds that mangrove aquaculture, if properly designed, can be a triple-win approach. The data showed that mangrove aquaculture offers the highest rate of return compared to other types of aquaculture farming, while requiring only a modest up-front investment, which is well-suited for the poor people.

An informative online discussion around the dynamics that make Nigeria a Powerhouse of Aquaculture in Africa. 

Date: Thursday, 14 January 2021

Time: 21:00 (UTC+8)

Nigeria is a continental leader in the farming of catfish. Yet, this vast country offers potential for the cultivation of other range of species, including carp, tilapia and prawns. 

WorldFish will join the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOFM) on Friday, 22 November 2019, in Penang, Malaysia, to celebrate the Department’s 125^th anniversary.

The DOF will organize various exhibitions, demonstrations and stalls featuring various departments, businesses and strategic partners, at the Fisheries Research Institute in Batu Maung.

The 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Katowice.

 This year's summit will include Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 24), Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 14) and the Conference of Signatories to the Paris Agreement (CMA 1-3).

An interactive “Securing Asian Mega-Deltas Against Sea-level Rise, Flood, and Salinization” hosted by WorldFish, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), and World Resources Institute (WRI).

Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Time: 16:00-18:00 (UTC+8)

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The ocean is essential to life on earth. For humans, it provides food, jobs, energy and communication highways. The ocean helps regulate our climate, controls weather patterns and produces oxygen for us to breathe. However, today the ocean is under threat from the effects of climate change, over-fishing, pollution and loss of biodiversity. Safeguarding the ocean for future generations is a shared responsibility and a matter of global urgency.

To commemorate World Fish Migration Day, a panel discussion was held in Bago, Myanmar and virtually on Zoom, to raise awareness on the importance of free-flowing rivers for productive fisheries with decision makers, civic society organizations and development organizations within Myanmar.

Date: Saturday, 24 October 2020

Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (GMT+6.3) / 11:30 AM -13:30 PM (UTC+8)

The 2019 Big Data in Agriculture Convention will kick-off this year with the theme TRUST: Humans, Machines & Ecosystems from 16 to 18 October 2019. The three-course day will be taking place at The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India.

FAO hosted the Thirty-fourth Session of the Committee (COFI34), a virtual dialogue to examine fisheries and aquaculture governance and development.

Date: Monday-Friday, 1-5 February 2021

Time: 16:30 (UTC+8)