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Building capacity to better attend to the development needs in aquatic agricultural systems

Fisheries, agriculture and forestry play a critical role in supporting the livelihoods of many communities in the Philippines. The government and the development community recognize the potential of aquatic agricultural systems  to reduce poverty; however, a clearer understanding of the complexities of these systems and the communities who depend on them is needed to harness their full value. In response to this need, the Aquatic Agriculture Systems Capacity Building Project aims to enhance the capacities of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) and Philippine research partners in understanding aquatic agricultural systems  and their development challenges.
 

Stephen Hall's Countdown to the Seafood Summit

Dr Stephen Hall, Director General of WorldFish, counts down to the Seafood Summit 2012 in Hong Kong, where he'll be making a plenary speech at the conference.

 

New tools reveal crucial role of fisheries in Cambodia

Better tools to address the inextricable links between land, water resources, fisheries and livelihoods have been developed, adopted and adapted to manage the resources in the Tonle Sap wetlands of Cambodia. 
http://www.worldfishcenter.org/news-events/new-tools-reveal-crucial-role-fisheries-cambodia

Investing in hope: Rusli's Story

The 2004 tsunami that devastated the province of Aceh in Indonesia left in its wake thousands of communities without homes and destroyed the livelihood of farmers who worked the land to produce rice, fish and shrimp. WorldFish, in partnership with the Aceh Society Development (ASD) Cooperative, has helped to put communities back on their feet through providing vital assistance in the development of local small-scale aquaculture enterprises.

 

MOU signed for development of sustainable aquaculture

Source: The Financial Express
 
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in the city Monday between WorldFish and Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) for persuasion of joint activities for the growth of sustainable aquaculture, reports BSS.
 
Under this MoU, joint promotional activities including holding meetings, dialogues, conferences, research, demonstrations and advocacy initiatives, would be made to develop natural fishes and shrimp seed conservation in Bangladesh.
http://www.worldfishcenter.org/news-events/mou-signed-for-development-sustainable-aquaculture

Preparing Cambodian Fisheries for a Changing Climate

With the Mekong cutting through the region, and Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake lying at its heart, it’s no surprise that much of Cambodia’s population relies on its waterways. With climate variability and uncertainty, the delicate ecosystems that are essential to the long-term survival of Cambodian fisheries are increasingly under threat.

Optimizing Water Management for Local Livelihoods in the Mekong Basin

With the high potential of hydroelectricity development, the Mekong Basin region faces a rapid, widespread development pressure in the decades to come. Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam are the main focus areas where more hydropower dam projects are to be built along the Mekong tributaries. Though such projects significantly contribute to regional and national economic growth, local riparian communities are the ones who bear the brunt of the environmental impacts they cause.  Livelihoods of local communities heavily depend on water from rivers and other natural resources in the area a complex way but this complexity is often overlooked by the environmental and social impact assessments conducted for hydropower projects. The past projects in the region, and from around the world, give us a glimpse of the magnitude of short-term and long-term impacts on the livelihoods of riparian communities.

Stung Treng Ramsar Site in Cambodia: Integrating Fisheries Management and Wetlands Conservation

An update on the WorldFish project, “Stung Treng Ramsar Site in Cambodia – Integrating Fisheries Management and Wetlands Conservation”, is found in the latest issue of The Babbler, No. 41 (April - June  2012). Please download The Babbler, No. 41 (PDF, 3.7 MB) or read it online (pages 29-30).
http://www.worldfishcenter.org/news-events/stung-treng-ramsar-site-cambodia-integrating-fisheries-management-and-wetlands

Servicing the aquaculture sector: role of state and private sectors

Phillips, M. ; Collis, W. ; Demaine, H. ; Flores-Nava, A. ; Gautier, D. ; Hough, C. ; Luu, L.T. ; Merican, Z. ; Padiya, P.A. ;  Palmer, R. ; Pant, J. ; Pickering, T. ; Secretan, P. ; Umesh, N.R.

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