Discover our latest success stories, stories from the field, blogs, and opinion pieces contributed by our thought leaders and global experts. Through evidence-based storytelling, we examine and report on WorldFish work towards transforming aquatic food systems for healthy people and the planet.

Lulu and Muleya training providing training to women by her pond in Luwingu, Northern Province, Zambia. Photo by Kendra Byrd.

Pond Polyculture: Disrupting gender and cultural norms in Luwingu, Northern Province, Zambia

Posted by Ben Wismen - 6 minutes read
June 01, 2021

Aquaculture, Climate change, COVID-19, Development

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

Posted by - 1 minute read
May 31, 2021

Sustainable Aquaculture, Development, Sustainability, aquatic food systems

Aquatic food systems offer significant opportunities to boost the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of the poor and vulnerable. Photo by Fani Llauradó.

Food systems dialogue promotes aquatic foods for transformative solutions

Posted by Aniss Khalida Mohd Khalid - 4 minutes read
May 26, 2021

Development, Food security, Gender, Partnerships

Fish farmers construct a pond in Malawi. Photo by Stevie Mann.

Boosting Malawi’s aquaculture production for food security

Posted by - 3 minutes read
May 18, 2021

Aquaculture, Development, Food security, sustainable

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
May 17, 2021

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

A woman cooks fresh nutritious fish for lunch in Boeing Kampen, Cambodia. Photo by Fani Llauradó.

Historical dietary shifts offer lessons for future transitions in food systems

Posted by Kate McMahon - 5 minutes read
May 17, 2021

Development, Food security, Food systems, Nutrition

2021 World Food Prize Laureate

Posted by WorldFish - 1 minute read

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

Posted by WorldFish - 6 minutes read

6 aquatic food system innovations transforming women’s livelihoods

Posted by - 8 minutes read
March 08, 2021

Aquaculture, Coastal communities, COVID-19, Development

‘Bringing a change’ in women’s equitable involvement in aquaculture

Posted by Kate Melinda Bevitt - 4 minutes read
March 09, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Food security, Gender, Livelihoods

African women join forces to overcome COVID-19 challenges in aquatic food systems

Posted by Matthew O'Leary - 8 minutes read
March 05, 2021

COVID-19, Development, fish value chains, Fisheries

Low-cost technology boosts women’s livelihoods amidst pandemic in Bangladesh

Posted by Gloria Das - 4 minutes read
March 11, 2021

Aquaculture, Asia, Bangladesh, COVID-19

Savings groups support women’s financial independence during COVID-19 in Bangladesh

Posted by Tasnuva Zaman - 5 minutes read
March 04, 2021

COVID-19, Development, Fisheries, Gender

Gender assumptions harm progress on climate adaption and resilience, new study finds

Posted by WorldFish - 3 minutes read
March 04, 2021

Climate Action, Climate change, Coastal communities, Conservation

Innovating Zambia’s aquaculture sector boosts food security

Posted by Mary Lundeba - 4 minutes read
March 17, 2021

Africa, Aquaculture, Development, Fish farming

WorldFish announces leadership team to guide 2030 strategy on aquatic food systems

Posted by WorldFish - 9 minutes read
March 03, 2021

aquatic food systems, aquatic foods, Development, Food security

Beyond social-ecological traps: Pathways to a sustainable future

Posted by Hampus Eriksson - 4 minutes read
March 18, 2021

Climate change, Coastal communities, Conservation, Development

Emerging scientist: Yee Mon Aung

Posted by Syed Aman Ali - 6 minutes read
March 03, 2021

Capacity Development, Fish farming, Food security, Gender

WorldFish opens Bangladesh’s first aquatic animal disease diagnostic lab

Posted by WorldFish - 1 minute read
March 18, 2021

Aquaculture, Bangladesh, Development, Fish farming

Building resilient aquatic food livelihoods in Myanmar

Posted by Syed Aman Ali - 5 minutes read
March 24, 2021

Aquaculture, Development, Environmental impact, Fish farming

Hearing and empowering women in a changing world

Posted by Kate Melinda Bevitt - 6 minutes read
March 02, 2021

blue economy, Blue growth, Development, Entrepreneurship