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Jul 22, 2022

📣 WorldFish has won the bid to host the next 2024

@IIFETorg

conference in Penang, Malaysia! The policy forum will focus on the emerging concept of nutrition-sensitive fisheries & aquaculture, headlined by the originator, WorldFish's

. 👉bit.ly/3IWwQwJ

💡With the recent news of strikes pitting African #fishers against EU firms, we must take #equitable #aquaticfood production practices seriously. Read

Massive strike pits African fishers against ‘superprofitable’ EU firms

@lmsibanda

's perspectives on meeting this challenge with Africa's #aquaculture sector. 👉tinyurl.com/WFOped280523

💬 New

article reported that crew members withdrew labor over unfair pay & breaches of #overfishing rules by EU companies. The crew urged the EU Commission to work w/ NGOs to better protect their work conditions & access to #aquatic resources. 👉

theguardian.com

About 2,000 crew members withdrew labour over pay and conditions, as well as citing serious breaches of overfishing rules by Spanish and French companies

Jun 15

📣 WorldFish's May 2023 recap of publications and other learning materials on aquatic #foodsystems #research and #innovation is out now! Learn about the induced breeding of nutrient-rich indigenous #smallfish species and more! 👉tinyurl.com/WFHOTP2305b #AquaticFoods #FoodPolicy

📣 At the height of the #BonnConference, explore the power of #seaweed as a frontier for the #sustainable transformation of our food, land, & water systems! Learn about their potential to mitigate #foodsystems’ #carbon footprint. 👉tinyurl.com/4enbuedd #ClimateAction #SB58

A new paper on seaweed explores its potential in nourishing low- and middle-income nations

Globally, seaweed production has

Jun 13

💡For #TimorLeste, as with most other islands in the Pacific, fortunes are to be found in #aquaticfoods – an equitable food for all. Learn how a dedicated strategy for #aquaculture can also boost nutrition & livelihood security for other island nations. 👉

How the Rise of Timor-Leste’s Aquaculture Sector is a Blueprint for Other Small Island Nations

For Timor-Leste, as with most other islands in the Pacific, fortunes are to be found in fish – an equity food available to all regardless of status.

Deptt. of Water Resources and 4 others

Jun 13

📣During #OceansDay, a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement was signed between

@OIIPCRA_OCTDMS

& the

@OdishaFisheries

, #India. The MoU was signed in support of climate-resilient intensification & diversification of #aquaticfoods to benefit food producers. 👉tinyurl.com/WFnews2306a

Jun 10

#Africa with 3X more water body than it’s landmass has HUGE potential to become the leader in sustainable & socially just #BlueEconomy.

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Beth Dunford

@beth_dunford

Deptt. of Water Resources

#WorldOceansDay: #Africa’s Blue Economy can be a huge source of economic growth, based on marine and biodiversity preservation. @AfDB_Group works with African governments and communities to realize the value of the natural resources of our oceans and waterways. #Sustainability

FishFirst! Zambia Project has launched a 'Complimentary Foods + Kapenta Powder' Recipe Booklet that will enhance fish consumption especially in the first 1000 days of life #Nutrition

👏Right on! Investing in sustainable #aquaculture & #smallscalefisheries can not only unlock the potential of #blueeconomy but tackle #equity, #womenempowerment and #malnutrition. One of our new initiatives in Africa is: Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway: worldfishcenter.org/project/asia-a

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is delighted and humbled to be part of this project. By bringing best global practices for #aquaculture tailored to Odisha's needs, we aim for the project to be a model for improving livelihoods and nutrition under #climatechange.

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@OdishaWater

MoA with @WorldFishCenter for collaboration on climate-resilient aquaculture practices. By this, it is sought to build the capacity of the stakeholders; introduce new technologies and implement real-time monitoring of fishery activities under @OIIPCRA_OCTDMS. @CMO_Odisha

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Jun 10

Congratulations to #ICAR and

@icarcifa

for this bountiful harvest!

Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

is delighted to be part of Odisha's #sustainabledevelopment goals and to partner with

@mission_shakti

for #womenempowerment.

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@icarindia

Jun 9

Fish Harvest Mela at Ratanga Bandha, Phiringia, Kandhamal. Odisha organised by ICAR -Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture on 7th June 2023. #ICAR @nstomar @KailashBaytu @ShobhaBJP @AgriGoI @WorldFishCenter @FisheriesGoI

Publication preview page | FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Jun 9

📣 Celebrate the spectacular end of #OceansDay week by checking out the #IlluminatingHiddenHarvests report for a more holistic understanding of why #smallscalefisheries are essential to the Sustainable Development Goals. Explore the publication. 👉

fao.org

Jun 9

💡Rebuilding & reinforcing #Indigenous #foodsystems offers an opportunity to restore the food sovereignty & resilience of communities in the #Pacific Islands. This #OceansDay, find out how & why they are the cornerstones of a sustainable #ocean system. 👉

Support Pacific neighbours by strengthening indigenous food systems

Across the island states of the Pacific, indigenous food systems have been shaped and refined over centuries to make the most of bountiful natural resources without exhausting them.

💬 What's the economic value of the #marine environment? What's the value of having a clean beach, a healthy #coralreef, or a healthy #aquaticfoods stock? Read our DG

's perspectives during

@BFMradio

's Live & Learn podcast this #OceansDay. 👉tinyurl.com/WFblog2306b

📣 This #OceansDay, WorldFish's

@EddieAllison_

is speaking at the TropSc2024 Pre-Conference Webinar hosted by

@akademisains

@Mahathir_Award

. Hear more about #aquaticfoods from the #ocean, making space for #SSF communities in the #blueeconomy & more! 👉tinyurl.com/WFevent2306a

Investing in African #aquaculture is not just about unlocking a new frontier with enormous potential, but it is also about addressing the pressing challenges of today, writes

The EU would be wise to invest in African aquaculture and fisheries

and CGIAR's

@lmsibanda

. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/43AKFua #OneCGIAR

cgiar.org

Investing in African aquaculture is not just about unlocking a new frontier with enormous potential, but it is also about addressing the pressing challenges of today, Essam Yassin Mohammed and…

Jun 7

🤔 DYK? The ecosystem approach to #fisheries management is an innovative and integrated pathway to sustainably managing while safeguarding our ocean. This #OceansDay, read how our ECOFISH II project supports marine fisheries on the coast of Bangladesh. 👉

Employing an ecosystem approach to fisheries management to protect our oceans

The world faces an increasingly arduous task to meet the rising demand for fish and other aquatic foods.

World Oceans Day 2023: It’s High Time We Take Sustainable Fisheries Sea-riously

Jun 7

📣 OUT NOW! Listen to the podcast. 👉

bfm.my

The ocean covers more than 70% of this blue planet, and plays an essential part in supporting all li

💡Realizing the potential of #coastal aquatic #foodsystems is key to strengthening food, livelihood, & economic security in countries compounded by the #climatecrisis. This #OceansDay, explore the goals of our Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway project. 👉

Boosting coastal aquatic food production through the Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway

The UK government has announced support of up to £45 million for a WorldFish-led program targeting improved livelihoods for 300,000 people in Africa and Asia’s vulnerable fisheries and aquaculture

Jun 6

🤔 How can we protect the rights & resilience of #SSF communities amidst a growing #blueeconomy and the #climatecrisis? This #OceansDay, meet WorldFish’s Md Nahiduzzaman, whose work contributes to building climate-resilient #livelihoods in #Bangladesh. 👉

In the Spotlight: Md Nahiduzzaman

WorldFish is a global leader in aquatic food systems research and innovation, and science and partnerships are the foundation of our work.

Jun 6

📣 In celebration of #OceansDay this week, WorldFish's DG

was interviewed by Malaysia's Business News and Current Affairs Radio Station (

@BFMradio

) during their Live & Learn segment. 🔴 Stay tuned for the live broadcast. 👉tinyurl.com/WFBFM230505

💡The #Pacific has a tradition of local communities stewarding ocean resources for food, nutrition, & livelihood security. This #OceansDay, meet WorldFish’s Anouk Ride, a champion of community-based fisheries resource management in the Solomon Islands. 👉

In the Spotlight: Anouk Ride

Worldfish and the CGIAR research program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) are global leaders in aquatic food systems research and innovation, and science and partnerships are the foundation of

Jun 1

So humbled to witness the development of this 3rd generation Rohu (carp) in #Bangladesh which grows 37% faster. Through selective breeding, colleagues from

and partners aim to: - increase productivity - Enhance resource utilization - Improve food security

Jun 5

🤔 As competition for aquatic resources intensifies, small-scale #fishers face threats to their #livelihoods, cultural practices, & wellbeing. This #OceansDay, find out how empowering SSF voices can contribute to their rights & access to #ocean space. 👉

Strengthening the voices of small-scale fishers for change

Coastal small-scale fisheries provide food, nutrition and a way of life for millions of women and men worldwide.

Jun 5

💡Integrated management of #coralreef foods, as a diverse set of #aquaticfoods, can contribute to the improvement of human #nutrition, #livelihoods, and #biodiversity. This #OceansDay, learn about nutrition-sensitive coral reef #fisheries governance. 👉tinyurl.com/WFPubs5147

CSO-SUN Alliance and Ministry of Health Zambia

Jun 2

📣To be announced as the previous

@IFT

grand prize winner for our game-changing innovation on nutrient-rich #smallfish in Myanmar and Zambia was truly rewarding. Submissions are now open for other #foodsystem innovators to apply! Read the story for more👉 tinyurl.com/WFnews2305a

Essam Yassin Mohammed and 2 others

Jun 2

💡With a water border 3x greater than its landmass, the African continent is prime territory for #fisheries & #aquaculture. The EU would be wise to invest in a new frontier with enormous potential for #nutrition, livelihoods & economic growth. Read more.👉tinyurl.com/WFblog2305e

Jun 1

💡It is essential to share knowledge with #fish farmers & #feed millers on #sustainable feed production. Late last year, WorldFish and partners of the FASA project met at their annual workshop to discuss the overall project goal. Explore the outcomes 👉tinyurl.com/WFpub5494

Fisheries & Aquaculture

@FAOfish

May 30

Unknowingly purchasing illegally-caught fish supports #IUUFishing. Always enquire about the origin of the #fish you're buying from your fishmonger. Choose seasonal fish & opt for sustainable choices. Together, we can make a difference: #SustainableFishing starts with us 👇

💡Prahoc – a traditional, fermented fish product – is important to low-income households in #Cambodia due to its affordability, nutritional value, and long shelf life. Learn how improving its safety standards can increase its role as a safe food choice. 👉tinyurl.com/3sn2kxzw

Kendra Byrd and 7 others

May 30

📣 Today, a Fish4Thought session was held to shed light on AquaData -- an initiative where people can find data, stories, & tools to inform smart decisions & catalyze actions in aquatic #foodsystems. 🧵Explore the Twitter thread by WorldFish's DG below.👇

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May 30

And how to organise and process data with the help of AI. @WorldFishCenter colleagues at the cutting edge of digital innovation for sustainable and inclusive aquatic food systems

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The EU would be wise to invest in African aquaculture and fisheries

May 28

VIEW | Investing in African #aquaculture is not just about unlocking a new frontier with enormous potential, but it is also about addressing the pressing challenges of today. An article coauthored by

Investing in African aquaculture is not just about unlocking a new frontier with enormous potential, but it is also about addressing the pressing challenges of today, Essam Yassin Mohammed and...

May 29

📣 A simple, replicable technique for mass-producing mola seeds was recently developed for promoting #nutrition-sensitive #aquaculture in #India. Learning from our Odisha success, we achieved a new milestone by producing 1 million~ mola seeds in Assam. 👉

Boosting nutrition-sensitive aquaculture with hatchery-produced mola seeds in Assam

Mola, an indigenous small fish species (SIS) rich in vital micronutrients, is crucial in promoting nutrition-sensitive aquaculture in South Asia and can significantly help in reducing malnutrition

May 29

📣 At the G7 Summit, the EU committed to the Hiroshima Action Statement for Resilient Global #FoodSecurity & pledged €560bn. New op-ed by

@CGIAR

@lmsibanda

points to Africa's underutilized #aquaculture sector as an investment opportunity. 👉tinyurl.com/WFOped280523

May 28

💡Prahoc, a traditional fermented fish paste, is considered an important staple food for rural Cambodians after rice. This #NutritionDay, find out how it fulfills their dietary traditions, social well-being, food & nutrition security. 👉

Safeguarding health and prosperity in Cambodia with fermented fish

World Nutrition Day, a yearly occasion that highlights the significance of nutrition in promoting health and well-being globally, is a fitting occasion for

Innovating Nutrition Pathways

May 28

💡Introducing Artemia, an aquatic organism cultured in high saline water, to farming systems has lit new nutrition pathways in Bangladesh. This #NutritionDay, learn how this #climate-smart technology is benefitting low-resource communities on the coast. 👉

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The Artemia4Bangladesh project, funded by EU DeSIRA, aims to improve food and nutrition security in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar region by using innovative clima...