Food system perspective on fisheries and aquaculture development in Asia
This paper reviews development research and policies on freshwater fish in South and Southeast Asia. We conduct a systematic review of academic literature from three major science-based policy institutions to analyze development research and policies that have accompanied the ongoing transition from freshwater capture fisheries to aquaculture in the region. Using a ‘food fish system’ framework allows for the identification and systematic comparison of assumptions underpinning dominant development policies.
Genetic parameters for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is one of the primary disease concerns for tilapia farming, with mass mortality events and biosecurity restrictions threating aquaculture in several continents. Selective breeding for improved host resistance to TiLV may help to mitigate this problematic disease, but the extent of genetic variation in resistance is not yet known. The objective of the current study was to estimate genetic parameters for host resistance to TiLV in a Nile tilapia breeding population of the Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) strain.
Securing a just space for small-scale fisheries in the blue economy
The vast development opportunities offered by the world’s coasts and oceans have attracted the attention of governments, private enterprises, philanthropic organizations and international conservation organizations. High-profile dialogue and policy decisions on ocean futures are informed largely by economic and ecological research. Key insights from the social sciences raise concerns for food and nutrition security, livelihoods and social justice but these have yet to gain traction with investors and the policy discourse on transforming ocean governance.
Youth Climate Summit 2024 - South East Asia
Date: 14-18 October 2024
Location: UOW Malaysia, KDU Penang University College, Malaysia
More information: https://howei.com/rsvp_event/youthclimatesummit2024
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UN Global Compact: Forward Faster Now I Asia & Oceania
Date: 5-6 August 2024
Location: Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
More information: https://events.unglobalcompact.org/forwardfasternow_asiaoceania/Home
Context and WorldFish participation:
The United Nations Global Compact, in collaboration with 15 Global Compact Country Networks and country offices in the Asia & Oceania region, is organizing the Forward Faster Now | Asia & Oceania.
Penang in 2050: Staking the Path to Sustainability
Date: 12 November 2024
Location: Penang, Malaysia
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The Penang Institute will be organizing on the inaugural Bel Retiro Roundtable, gathering prominent thought-leaders, decision-makers, captains of industry, and civil society activists to deliberate on the topic of Penang Beyond 2050 and the livability of Penang.
Nutrition 2024: Where the best in science & health meet
Date: 29 June-2 July 2024
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
More information: https://nutrition.org/n24/
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Join the nutrition community in Chicago for the ground-breaking, valuable research you’ve come to expect from the pre-eminent nutrition meeting featuring: