Science-driven Policy Change to Restore Healthy Fish Stocks in Myanmar
In Myanmar, the Hilsa shad is a critical fish for local livelihoods, nutrition, and ecosystems.
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Scientific Innovation Opens Door for Mass Mola Breeding to Nourish India
Small indigenous species of fish such as mola are rich in the micronutrients often missing from diets in low- income countries such as India, where 36 percent of children are stunted, and 57 percen
Trained “aquapreneurs” benefit women and communities in Zambia and Malawi
Despite aquaculture’s important role in Malawi and Zambia, where around 20 percent of land is covered in water, smallholder fish farmers face many challenges, including a lack of access to training
The GIFT that keeps on giving – from Timor-Leste to Nigeria
When Timor-Leste launched its National Aquaculture Development Strategy a decade ago, the average annual fish consumption was just
WorldFish at the 2023 World Water Week: Incorporating inclusive water management and aquatic food in agroecological transitions
Just agroecological transitions aim to transform food systems to address global challenges simultaneously, including hunger, widespread degradation of land and water resources, the climate crisis, and biodiversity loss but the currently adopted agroecological principles do not adequately cover water management and aquatic foods.
WorldFish’s research draws interest at Zambia’s 95th Agriculture and Commercial Show
WorldFish, through its Zambia office, took part in the 95th Agriculture and Commercial Show, hel
Deltaic Food Systems: A critical juncture for rural food vendors in Cambodia
Home to 177 million people – 36 percent of them poor and vulnerable – the Asian mega-deltas of Mekong, Ayeyarwady, and G
2023 International Youth Day: Green Skills for Youth - Towards a sustainable world
In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation by the World Conference of Ministers of Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day (A/RES/54/120). Over the last two decades of International Youth Day (IYD) celebrations, several innovative and timely themes have been explored, including mental health, intergenerational solidarity, safe spaces for youth, and civic engagement.
UN Stocktaking Moment stresses aquatic food systems for sustainable solutions
As the climate crisis heats up, land-based food production is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Aquaculture researchers train on aquatic animal health management technologies
Aquaculture is the world's fastest-growing food production system and has been so for the past few decades.