Championing equitable aquatic food systems at the 2022 One Ocean Summit
The One Ocean Summit was held from February 9th to 11th in Brest, France to mobilize the international community into taking action towards preservin
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Shaping a gender-inclusive COVID-19 response in aquatic food systems
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown, governments and development organizations struggled to mitigate the unequal socioeconomic repercussions on different populations.
Empowering women as agents of change in hilsa conservation
Hilsa fisheries (Tenualosa ilisha) are integral to socioeconomic prosperity in Bangladesh.
Aquatic foods offer a sea of opportunities to combat climate change
WorldFish’s research and innovation in climate-resilient and sustainably manage
SEC Training Program: USSEC’s fry handling and nursery management
A virtual training program exploring the latest innovative solutions in health management and biosecurity in fry handling, nursery facilities in marine fish farming and successful techniques and ideas in sourcing fish seeds.
SSF Hub Presents: Fisher voices on women & gender in small-scale fisheries
A virtual discussion exploring action solutions for local and national governments, policy-makers, and community officials to uplift and empower womens’ diverse roles and contributions to small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2022
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Prospects for Aquaculture Development in Africa: A review of past performance to assess future potential
A virtual discussion exploring past performances to assess future prospects for sustainable aquaculture development in Africa.
Date: Thursday, 3 March 2022
Time: 20:00-21:30 (UTC+8)
Women and a Changing Tide: How to Break the Bias - Perspective from African small-scale fisheries
A virtual discussion to set the scene for a series of events on gender and women’s empowerment throughout fisheries and aquaculture supply chains.
Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Time: 18:00-19:30 (UTC+8)
Acknowledging the role women play in fisheries, and the deep-rooted challenges they face is essential to constructing gender-based approaches to management, allowing and incentivizing women to engage in responsibilities all along the supply chains.
In the Spotlight: Afrina Choudhury
WorldFish is a global leader in aquatic food systems research and innovation, and science and partnerships are the foundation of our work.
Press Release: Aquatic foods offer a sea of opportunities to combat climate change
PENANG, March 1, 2022 – WorldFish’s research and innovation in climate-resilient and sustainably managed aquatic food systems present a unique opportunity for the production of nut