The following videos highlight how AABS is using Peskas software to capture data on small-scale fisheries; scaling climate-smart technologies to reduce fish loss and waste; and leveraging South–South collaboration to advance sustainable aquaculture solutions. All three videos are available with captions in multiple languages. Click on a language box to watch the embedded video in your chosen language.
Addressing challenges and building climate resilience in Bangladesh’s aquatic food systems
The intense and ongoing impacts of climate change in Bangladesh, such as rising sea levels, degrading coasts and disastrous weather are threatening the country’s vital fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Resilient Coastal Fisheries in Mozambique
The Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project is supporting a digital and climate-smart transformation of Mozambique’s small-scale fisheries, where coastal livelihoods depend heavily on fishing but communities continue to face challenges such as post-harvest losses, limited infrastructure, and weak data systems.
Improving diversity and prosperity in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture
In Nigeria, a lack of species diversity in fish production and the underutilization of marine aquaculture means the aquatic food system isn’t working to its full potential.
Creating sustainable and resilient artisanal fisheries in Kenya
Fish production in Kenya has long been led by inland fisheries, but its lakes and rivers have reached their limits of sustainable capture—this presents a golden opportunity for small-scale coastal producers.
Creating climate-resilient and sustainable aquatic food systems in Tanzania
With 1,242 km of coastline and vast water bodies, aquatic food systems are essential for sustainable and climate-resilient sources of food, nutrition and employment in Tanzania. However, the aquatic foods sector is impeded by a lack of data needed for policymaking and limited access to knowledge and technology.
Transforming aquatic food systems
Across Africa and Asia, small-scale fisheries and aquaculture are the backbone of coastal communities, but challenges like overfishing, climate change and inefficient fish processing threaten livelihoods and food security. The Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) is working to change that.
Big Data for Small-scale Fisheries - Peskas in Timor-Leste
Small-scale coastal fisheries in Timor-Leste (East Timor) are a vital source of food and income for thousands of people. But the lack of data on where fishers go and how much they catch has made it challenging for the government to develop policies to support and sustain the sector. Enter Peskas, a groundbreaking digital catch monitoring system developed by WorldFish with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, Pelagic Data Systems, and the CGIAR Initiative on Aquatic Foods.
AABS supports reducing food loss and waste in fish value chains in Tanzania
In Tanzania, nearly 40% of fish, including Dagaa, a critical source of nutrition, never reaches consumers due to post-harvest losses. With over 200,000 fishers operating in the Indian Ocean and the country’s lakes, the fishing industry is vital to both the economy and food security. Small-scale fisheries provide affordable nutrition to 72% of Tanzania’s population. However, challenges like inadequate transport and storage systems result in significant waste along the value chain.
South-South Collaboration - Voices from the Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway project
Stakeholders at the Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway Inception Meeting share their hopes and expectations for this innovative South-South collaboration to enhance sustainable small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.