Browsing Sustainable aquaculture by Author "Phillips, M."
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Aquaculture [in Vietnam]
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis report provides a synthesis of key findings of sector studies undertaken in Vietnam in the context of the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (EACC) study. Sectors studied include agriculture, forestry, coastal ... -
Aquaculture and food security in Solomon Islands
(2011)Type: Journal ArticlePacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) are some of the most vulnerable nations to climate change. Growing populations, combined with climate change and overfishing of inshore reef fish, will compound food security ... -
Aquaculture and risk: a development perspective
(2013)Type: ReportAquaculture is needed to meet future demand for fish and other seafood, but sustainable growth requires we better understand and manage risks. Risks are aplenty in aquaculture, some of which we are only now beginning to ... -
Aquaculture big numbers
(2016)Type: ReportThis research project seeks to: provide baseline information on the present status of the aquaculture sector from a human development perspective; identify the types and numbers of people employed by the sector; and explore ... -
Aquaculture farmer organizations and cluster management: concepts and experiences
(2011)Type: ReportSmall-scale aquaculture producers in developing countries are facing new opportunities and challenges related to market liberalization, globalization and increasingly stringent quality and safety requirements for their ... -
Barriers to aquaculture development as a pathway to poverty alleviation and food security
(2010)Type: Conference PaperThe importance of aquaculture production in developing countries is reviewed briefly. Two sets of barriers to realizing the potential of aquaculture to alleviate poverty and improve food security and nutrition are identified: ... -
Benchmarking the environmental performance of best management practice and genetic improvements in Egyptian aquaculture using life cycle assessment
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleEgyptian aquaculture is gaining importance as an affordable and nutritious source of animal protein among Egyptians. Nile tilapia dominates production (77% of total production), followed by carps (17%) and mullets (11%). ... -
Breeding and culture status of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha, Ham. 1822) in South Asia: a review
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleThe Hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha popularly known as 'Hilsa', is one of the most commercially important fish species in South Asian countries. The species is widely distributed from the Persian Gulf to Bay of Bengal and ... -
Can the global adoption of genetically improved farmed fish increase beyond 10%, and how?
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleThe annual production from global aquaculture has increased rapidly from 2.6 million tons or 3.9% of the total supply of fish, shellfish and mollusks in 1970, to 66.7 million tons or 42.2% in 2012, while capture fisheries ... -
Capacitating Farmers and Fishers to Manage Climate Risks in South Asia (CaFFSA)
(2019)Type: BriefClimate variability has a profound influence on fisheries and agriculture in South Asia, including the service industry and value chains. Progress in weather and sub-seasonal/seasonal forecasting has significantly increased ... -
Carp-mola productivity and fish consumption in small-scale homestead aquaculture in Bangladesh
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleSmall indigenous species (SIS) of fish such as the mola carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola) are rich in nutrients, often containing high levels of zinc, iron, and vitamin A. Despite scientific and government efforts, culture ... -
Does sustainable intensification offer a pathway to improved food security for aquatic agricultural system-dependent communities?
(2017)Type: Book ChapterSustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and ... -
Eco-certification of farmed seafood: will it make a difference?
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleEco-certification is widely considered a tool for reducing environmental impacts of aquaculture, but what are the likely environmental outcomes for the world’s fastest growing animal-food production sector? This article ... -
Equitable mariculture: A diagnostic framework for equitable mariculture development in the Western Indian Ocean
(2018)Type: ReportGuiding the sustainable development of sectors within the blue economy is critical not only to the global goal of thriving life under water (SDG 14), but also across many other goals related to resources, poverty, health, ... -
Exploring futures of Aquatic Agricultural Food Systems in Southern Africa: From drivers to future-smart research and policy options
(2017)Type: Book ChapterSustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and ... -
Exploring Indonesian aquaculture futures
(2015)Type: ReportAquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector globally, with production projected to double within the next 15-20 years. Future growth of aquaculture is essential to providing sustainable supplies of fish in ... -
Improving aquaculture feed in Bangladesh: From feed ingredients to farmer profit to safe consumption
(2013)Type: Working PaperUse of manufactured feeds in aquaculture in Bangladesh has grown rapidly over the last five years. More than 1 million tonnes of commercially formulated feeds and 0.3-0.4 million tonnes of farm-made feeds were produced in ... -
Improving productivity and environmental performance of aquaculture
(2014)Type: Working PaperFish--including finfish and shellfish--are an important item in the human food basket, contributing 17 percent of the global animal-based protein supply in 2010. They are an especially valuable food source in developing ... -
Inclusive aquaculture: business at the bottom of the aquatic pyramid
(2011)Type: Journal ArticleThrough a SIDA -funded project on small-scale fisheries FAO and partners have been supporting WorldFish Center research into small-scale aquaculture investment. Studies of projects in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia suggest ... -
Investing in carp seed quality improvements in homestead aquaculture: lessons from Bangladesh
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleLack of quality seed and technical knowhow are considered major constraints to improving aquaculture productivity and profitability in Bangladesh. This paper assesses the outcomes of investments in improving carp seed ...
