Malnutrition in all its forms continues to be one of the greatest challenges faced by our generation. While undernutrition persists in some countries, we are witnessing an unprecedented rise in obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Once considered a problem of high-income countries, obesity and overweight are now also on the rise in low- and middle-income countries.
An online international summit to launch a comprehensive Adaptation Action Agenda against climate change.
Date: Monday-Tuesday, 25-26 January 2021
Time: All day
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A virtual forum exploring sustainable food production solutions for healthy and nutritious diets in low- and middle- income countries.
Date: Friday, 26 February 2021
Time: 21:00-23:00 (UTC+8)
We are ready for what's shaping up to be an exciting Science Week at WorldFish. This event promises four action-packed days of stimulating presentations and panel discussions around sharing knowledge and learning on key innovations that stemmed from our research work with partners in 2019.
After a period of decline, world hunger and malnutrition are on the rise again. Factors including conflict, extreme weather events linked to climate change and economic slowdown are reversing earlier progress.
A “Sustainable Ocean Economy” Dialogue to explore the role of the public and private sectors with regards to decarbonization, the future of jobs, gender balance and untapped potential and opportunities.
Date: Thursday, 4 June 2020
Time: 18:00 PM – 19:15 PM (UTC+8)
Click the link to learn more about the "Sustainable Ocean Economy” Dialogue
Context of the event:
There will be a Food For Thought seminar on 27 February 2019 (Wednesday), from 01:15 PM to 02:00 PM (GMT +8 hours) at the Auditorium, WorldFish HQ. The presentation will be given by Dr. Hampus Eriksson on ‘White elephants, fishwinners and the innovation catch’. The session will also be streamed live via Skype for Business for audiences participating remotely at the following hyperlink: https://bit.ly/2Gtujfg
Presentation Abstract:
The Fish for Livelihoods project launched the newly developed Shwe Ngar (golden fish) mobile App, providing information on aquaculture technologies, basic human nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene practices for buyers and sellers of aquaculture and fisheries related products.
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Time: 12:00 PM (GMT+6.30) / 13:30 (UTC+8)
The Two Degree Initiative (2DI) Blue Challenge, led by the CGIAR, is one of nine global challenges, focusing on 3 hotspots for collaborative action and investing, namely Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
Date: 8-15 September 2020
In collaboration with the Oak Foundation, WorldFish will be hosting Towards resilient and equitable smallscale fisheries meeting from 3rd to 5th September 2019 in WorldFish headquarters, Penang.