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More affordable aquatic foods could prevent 166 million micronutrient deficiencies worldwide, finds new paper

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Food security, Research, Nutrition

A fisherman casts his net in the Republic of Kiribati. Photo by Quentin Hanich

Climate change major threat to food and income security in fish-dependent countries, study finds

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Sustainability, Research, climate, Resilience

Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted

WorldFish's Shakuntala Thilsted honored with Arrell Global Food Innovation Award

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Nutrition, Sustainability, economy, Research

Aquatic foods are the cornerstone of the diets, livelihoods, economies and cultures of many communities around the world. Photo by Wade Fairley.

UNFSS solution cluster puts aquatic foods at the center of food systems

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aquatic food systems, aquatic foods, food system, Sustainability

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Press Release: Nutrition scientist Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted awarded the 2021 Arrell Global Food Innovation Award

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Aquatic food systems provide decent employment opportunities for youth. Photo by Edward H. Allison

Breaking barriers to youth engagement in aquatic food systems

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 6 minutes read

Youth, Employment, Resilient Small-scale fisheries, Aquaculture

Shakuntala Thilsted presenting her speech on aquatic foods for health, wealth and ecological recovery at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit event. Photo by Cristiano Minichiello/UN Photo.

WorldFish at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit

Posted by Aniss Khalida Mohd Khalid - 5 minutes read

UNFSS, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Resilient Small-scale fisheries

Tilapia fingerlings being brought at the NARDC aquaculture ponds in Kitwe, Zambia. Photo by Doina Huso.

Reeling in economic opportunities for Africa’s youth

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Governments increasingly prioritize aquatic foods to nourish nations, study finds

Posted by Matthew O'Leary - 4 minutes read

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Press Release: Governments increasingly prioritize aquatic foods to nourish nations

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Komola Roy carrying drinking water in Fultola Village, Khulna, Bangladesh

WorldFish makes research contributions to UN youth report

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Food security

A Bangladeshi mother feeding her children nutrient-rich small fish and leafy vegetables. Photo by Finn Thilsted.

Fish nutrient data platform tools up the fight against malnutrition

Posted by Kate McMahon - 5 minutes read

Research, innovation, Nutrition, Technology

Komola Roy tends to her vegetable garden in Khulna, Bangladesh. Photo by M. Yousuf Tushar.

Aquatic foods science and innovation highlighted at Food System Summit

Posted by Kate McMahon - 5 minutes read

UNFSS, Small-scale fisheries, Aquaculture

Santona Rani cleaning mola fish in preparation for cooking. Photo by Foto Agencies.

Transforming the agricultural research agenda with aquatic foods

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A group of women farmers in Jhalokathi, Bangladesh. Photo by Mohammad Mahabubur Rahman.

Laying Down Tracks Podcast: Episode 4 - Equitable livelihoods, gender equality and aquatic foods

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A woman and her daughter eat a healthy meal in Khulna, Bangladesh. Photo by Yousuf Tushar.

World Food Prize Laureate shares how to move from feeding to nourishing at CGIAR Council

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Nutrition, Health, Food security, Sustainability

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted urges UN Assembly to act on aquatic foods

Posted by Doina Huso - 3 minutes read

Sustainable Aquaculture, Development, Sustainability, aquatic food systems

Women dry fish in Badurpur, Bangladesh. The fish will serve to improve household nutrition and will also be sold, providing a source of income. Source: IFAD

Reflections on improving rural people’s nutrition: A conversation with 2021 World Food Prize winner Dr Shakuntala Thilsted

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Sustainable Aquaculture, Development, Sustainability, aquatic food systems

Women dry small fish in Bangladesh to extend their shelf life. Photo by Finn Thilsted.

Aquatic foods are essential for sustainable healthy diets, says UN Nutrition

Posted by Kate McMahon - 4 minutes read

Development, Food security, Good Health and Well-Being, Nutrition

2021 World Food Prize Laureate

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Nutrition scientist Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted awarded the 2021 World Food Prize

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