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    • Report of the genetics team meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish. Kenya, 30-31 July 2012 

      Katingi, E. (2012)
      Type: Report
      The CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish started in January 2012. It aims to increase the productivity of small-scale livestock and fish systems in sustainable ways, making meat, milk and fish more available and ...

    • Wetland agroecosystems 

      Finlayson, M.; Bunting, S.W.; Beveridge, M.; Tharme, R.; van Brakel, M.; Atapattu, S.; Coates, D.; Nguyen-Khoa, S. (2012)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Commencing with a summary of the current status, importance and productivity of natural wetlands the contribution of wetland ecological functions to sustaining vital ecosystem services is then reviewed. Provisioning services, ...

    • Gender strategy brief: A gender transformative approach to research in development in aquatic agricultural systems 

      CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (2012)
      Type: Brief
      In July 2011, the CGIAR approved the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) in recognition of the importance of these systems and the potential they provide for reducing poverty. Our goal is to reduce ...

    • 2011 Publications catalog 

      WorldFish (2012)
      Type: Book
      This catalog lists publications published by The WorldFish Center and papers contributed by the Center’s scientists in 2011. It reflects the outcomes of research carried out in collaboration with partners from 27 countries ...

    • Green economy in a blue world: synthesis report 

      UNEP; FAO; IMO; UNDP; IUCN; WorldFish Center; GRID-Arendal (2012)
      Type: Report
      The Green Economy in a Blue World report analyzes how key sectors that are interlinked with the marine and coastal environment (the blue world) can make the transition towards a Green Economy. The report covers the impacts ...

    • WorldFish annual report 2011/12 

      WorldFish (2012)
      Type: Report
      This year's report contains the Director General's and Chairman's statements. Also highlighted in the reports, are stories of projects with different partners: 1) CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) ...

    • Uganda and Malawi field pilots of proposed LSMS fisheries module: summary report 

      Béné, C.; Chijere Asafu, D.G.; Allison, E.H.; Snyder, K. (2012)
      Type: Report
      While an overwhelming majority of sub-Saharan African countries exhibit serious weaknesses in statistics pertaining to crop and livestock sectors, the deficiencies in terms of nationallyrepresentative data on the fishery ...

    • Livelihood strategies of tiger shrimp post larvae collectors in backkhali river estuary, cox’s bazar of Bangladesh 

      Hasan, M.; Khan, M.S.K.; Haque, M.A.; Karim, E.; Debnath, P.P. (2012)
      Type: Journal Article
      This study aim was to understand the livelihoods of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon, Fabricius, 1798) post larvae collectors in the Backkhali river estuary areas under Cox’s Bazar district in Bangladesh during November 2010 ...

    • Resilient livelihoods and food security in coastal aquatic agricultural systems: Investing in transformational change 

      CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (2012)
      Type: Working Paper
      Aquatic agricultural systems (AAS) are diverse production and livelihood systems where families cultivate a range of crops, raise livestock, farm or catch fish, gather fruits and other tree crops, and harness natural ...

    • Report on progress 1 

      Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (2012)
      Type: Report
      The CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (CRP AAS) began operations in July 2011 with an initial focus on establishing the key governance, management and science leadership capacities required for successful ...

    • The 'Fish Trader+' model: reducing female traders' vulnerability to HIV 

      Hüsken, S.M.C.; Heck, S. (2012)
      Type: Journal Article
      Analysis from research and practice in Africa shows that fishing communities are hardly reached by HIV-related services, education, and business services, partly because of the efforts and costs involved and a lack of good ...

    • Analysis of the retailer value chain segment in five governorates 

      Hussein, S.; Mounir, E.; Sedky, S.; Nour, S.A.; CARE International Egypt (2012)
      Type: Report
      This study is the third output of the SDC-funded “Improving Employment and Income through Development of Egyptian Aquaculture” (IEIDEAS), a three-year project being jointly implemented by the WorldFish Center and CARE ...

    • Uganda aquaculture value chains: strategic planning mission: summary report 

      Dalsgaard, J.P.T.; Dickson, M.; Jagwe, J.; Longley, C.; Malcolm Dickson: 0000-0003-2181-2625 (2012)
      Type: Report
      This report presents the findings and recommendations of a strategic planning mission to reevaluate the feasibility of WorldFish implementing a fish value chain research program in Uganda under the CGIAR Research Program ...

    • Community fish refuges in Cambodia: Lesson learned 

      Joffre, O.; Kosal, M.; Kura, Y.; Pich, S.; Nao, T.; Olivier Joffre: 0000-0002-7857-5766; Yumiko Kura: 0000-0002-1774-1943 (2012)
      Type: Brief
      Cambodia's wetlands cover over 30 percent of the country’s land area and support one of the largest, most diverse and intensive freshwater fisheries in the world. In the flood season (July-February), the flood waters from ...

    • Participatory action research on climate risk management, Bangladesh 

      Braun, M.; Saroar, M (2012)
      Type: Working Paper
      The rural populations of southern Bangladesh are some of the most vulnerable communities in the world to the future impacts of climate change. They are particularly at risk from floods, waterlogged soils, and increasing ...

    • Considerations about effective dissemination of improved fish strains 

      Ponzoni, R.W.; Nguyen, N.H.; Khaw, H.L.; Rodriguez, B.M. Jr. (2012)
      Type: Working Paper
      Aquaculture production systems in developing countries are largely based on the use of unimproved species and strains. As knowledge and experience are accumulated in relation to the management, feeding and animal health ...

    • Impacts of climate change on the agricultural and aquatic systems and natural resources within CGIAR's mandate 

      Thornton, P.; Cramer, L. (eds.) (2012)
      Type: Working Paper
      The document attempts to distil what is currently known about the likely impacts of climate change on the commodities and natural resources that comprise the mandate of CGIAR and its 15 Centres. It was designed as one ...

    • Community-based adaptation to climate change in Solomon Islands: Lessons learned from Gizo communities, Western Province 

      Abernethy, K.; Hilly, Z.; Simeon, L.W.; Posala, R.; Sibiti, S.; Topo, S.; Apusae, T.; Tekatoha, F. (2012)
      Type: Report
      This report summarizes activities carried out by WorldFish under Agreement CT09 Amendment No.2 dated 31 March 2010 between WorldFish and WWF, under the Coral Triangle Support Partnership (CTSP) project. The overall goal ...

    • Aquaculture and resilience: Women in aquaculture in Nepal 

      Pant, J.; Shrestha, M.K.; Bhujel, R.C. (2012)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Farming-based rural livelihoods are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the effects of global climate change and sudden and profound changes in social and economic systems. Diversification of livelihood options is believed ...

    • Sustaining aquaculture by developing human capacity and enhancing opportunities for women 

      Williams, M.J.; Agbayani, R.; Bhujel, R.; Bondad-Reantaso, M.G.; Brugère, C.; Choo, P.S.; Dhont, J.; Galmiche-Tejeda, A.; Ghulam, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Little, D.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Sorgeloos, P.; Weeratunge, N.; Williams, S.; Xu. P. (2012)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Women are active participants in aquaculture supply chains, but a dearth of gender-disaggregated information hampers accurate understanding of their contribution. Research results and FAO National Aquaculture Sector Overview ...