UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC Convention Subsidiary Bodies Bonn, 1-12 June
The implications of climate change on the livelihoods of fishers and fish farmers in the developing world have not been adequately addressed. WorldFish and partners have issued a call to action that highlights the issues to ensure that decision makers and climate change negotiators consider aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and aquaculture at the UNFCCC COP-15 in Copenhagen, December 2009. A Nature article also discusses the policy and research priorities that will help the fisheries sector to adapt. Read more.
Rehabilitating livelihoods following natural disasters
Half the world's poor live in coastal areas. These areas are often already under threat due to poorly planned development but challenges are made worse with natural disasters and climate change causing more floods and extreme weather events such as hurricanes. See video
An Abundant Catch of Lessons Learned on Coral Reef Management
Coral reefs are among the earth's most productive ecosystems, providing food, livelihoods and protection of coastal areas with an estimated total value to us of $375 billion per year. Since the early 1990s, GEF has invested more than US$320 million in projects aimed at enhancing the management of coral reef, seagrass and mangrove habitats. WorldFish researchers analyzed 56 projects to translate lessons learned into good practices and information sources.Read more......
An innovative WorldFish project in Malawi (recipient of a World Bank award for its innovative approach to development) adapts new integrated farming and aquaculture technologies