World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific: Investing in a blue economy
A regionally-focused virtual discussion exploring solutions for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation in the region.
Date: Monday-Friday, 6-10 December 2021
Launch of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (IYAFA2022)
A virtual launch to explore the contribution of small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture to sustainable development and to inspire action-oriented goals and objectives of IYAFA 2022.
Date: Friday, 19 November 2021
Time: 20:00-22:00 (UTC+8)
COP26 Side Event: Climate Action for Shared Prosperity through Aquatic Food Systems: Eyes on SIDS and beyond
A virtual discussion exploring actions to ensure the resilience of aquatic ecosystems from climate change and human-induced impacts while protecting the primary food source of fisheries and aquaculture-dependent communities.
Date: Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Time: 22:45-23:45 (UTC+8)
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COP 26 Side Event: Towards a shared blue prosperity under changing climate
A virtual discussion exploring the inclusive, socially just and shared outcomes of aquatic food systems for improving the livelihoods and maximizing the wellbeing of dependent communities.
Date: Saturday, 6 November 2021
Time: 21:15-22:30 (UTC+8)
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COP26 Side Event: Locally-led adaptation for climate change resilience in Asian Mega-Deltas
Taking place in the COP26 Resilience Hub and part of the South Asian Regional Hub, this virtual discussion will explore the role of communities in stewarding innovations to improve their food, nutrition, livelihood, and climate resilience in Asian Mega-Deltas.
Date: Monday, 8 November 2021
Time: 14:30-16:00 (UTC+8)
In the Spotlight: Rahma Adam
WorldFish and the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) are global leaders in aquatic food systems re
Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): A snapshot of key findings webinar
A virtual webinar providing a “first-look” at some key findings from the upcoming Illuminating Hidden Harvest (IHH) report.
Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021
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United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
Join us at COP26 to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Date: Monday-Friday, 1-12 November 2021
Why fish and aquatic foods are the answer to global hunger
Efforts to reduce poverty and malnutrition barely scratch the surface of a diverse aquatic food group offering multiple micronutrients.
World Food Prize Laureates discuss the path towards sustainable development
World Food Prize Laureates Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted (2021) and Dr. Rattan Lal (2020) discuss food and nutrition security and sustainable development with Dr.