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The impacts of digital transformation on fisheries policy and sustainability: Lessons from Timor-Leste
(2024)Type: Journal ArticleDigital technologies are transforming how we monitor and manage natural resources, by speeding up data-driven decision-making. Still, to date, there is scant evidence of their impacts on environmental sustainability. In ... -
Final report of the PhD project Feeding strategy for carps and tilapia polyculture
(2024)Type: Donor ReportThis report contains the summary of a PhD project where the research was undertaken under WorldFish Bangladesh. -
Decadal characteristics of small-scale fishing livelihoods in 13 Pacific Island Countries and Territories
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleSmall-scale fisheries are cornerstones of wealth, food, and tradition for people throughout the Pacific region. Yet, their governance is plagued by a lack of relevant data. Using data collected from household income and ... -
Opportunities to Strengthen Fish Supply Chain Policy to Improve External Food Environments for Nutrition in the Solomon Islands
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleMalnutrition and food insecurity have significant social and economic impacts in small island developing states, such as the Solomon Islands. Enhancing the domestic supply of fish, the main source of local protein, can ... -
Fruit and Non-Starchy Vegetable Acquisition and Supply in Solomon Islands: Identifying Opportunities for Improved Food System Outcomes
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleThe Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living recommend consuming a minimum of five servings of fruit and/or non-starchy vegetables each day, however, diets in Solomon Islands stray from the regional and global trend of healthy ... -
Food price and availability in Solomon Islands during COVID-19: A food environment survey
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleBackground: In Solomon Islands, the retail food environment is an important food source, for instance, the dominant source of fresh fruit and vegetables for urban consumers is open markets. The effects of COVID-19 mitigation ... -
The Spatial Politics of the Tonle Sap: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Conservation and Development Challenges
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleKey resources of Tonle Sap Lake are fish, biodiversity and natural resources. Its governance has been casted as a central pillar in the development of Cambodia. Although there are considerable literatures and documents, ... -
Gendered access to assets and resources in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture in East Africa: Insights from feminist political ecology framework
(2023)Type: PresentationGendered aquaculture and fisheries research is becoming increasingly common as researchers and policy makers continue to acknowledge gender disparities present throughout the VCs and their implications on livelihoods. This ... -
The CGIAR Initiative on Aquatic Foods: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy
(2023)Type: Internal ReportThis CGIAR Initiative on Aquatic Foods: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy provides guidance on how to undertake AqFS research for development through a gender lens. The strategy’s main objectives are: ... -
Local ecological knowledge can support improved management of small-scale fisheries in the Bay of Bengal
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleFishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) can be used to reconstruct or supplement long-term trends in heavily exploited population or poorly assessed species with low biomass. We used historical memories of small-scale ... -
Impact of adoption of better management practices and nutrition-sensitive training on the productivity, livelihoods and food security of small-scale aquaculture producers in Myanmar
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleSmall-scale aquaculture is a major source of food in Myanmar. Beyond its importance for food security and nutrition, small scale aquaculture contributes to the livelihoods of many rural households and is a potentially ... -
Why human rights matter for marine conservation
(2023)Type: Journal ArticleHuman rights matter for marine conservation because people and nature are inextricably linked. A thriving planet cannot be one that contains widespread human suffering or stifles human potential; and a thriving humanity ... -
Diverse pathways for climate resilience in marine fishery systems
(2024)Type: Journal ArticleBoth the ecological and social dimensions of fisheries are being affected by climate change. As a result, policymakers, managers, scientists and fishing communities are seeking guidance on how to holistically build resilience ... -
Fish and fish-based products in Timor-Leste’s School Meal Program: Understanding existing use, challenges, opportunities and research needs
(2023)Type: BriefWorkshop with government agencies and organisations involved in Timor-Leste’s School Meal Program (PME) shared experiences about using fish in the program and identified focal areas for research. There is wide recognition ... -
Imagining island food system futures with Indigenous foods: A tok stori on the origins and potential of traditional food systems in Solomon Islands
(2023)Type: BriefA forum on Island food systems in transition: Strengthening Indigenous food systems in Solomon Islands was hosted on 31 May 2023 by WorldFish and Kastom Gaden Association. This forum brought together rural actors and key ... -
Establishing the WorldFish Nusatupe Research Station as an innovation hub for island food systems
(2023)Type: BriefThis document explains ongoing activities and preliminary plans for the establishment of a multipurpose innovation hub at the WorldFish Nusatupe Research Station in Western Province, Solomon Islands.The innovation hub ... -
Dried Small Indigenous Fish are the Pride of Assam: The Story of Suman Haldar
(2023)Type: Book ChapterIn Assam, India, fish is a dietary staple for 99 per cent of the population. The demand for fish products has led to the import of dried fish from various regions. The intricate supply chain is centred around the Jagiroad ... -
Perceptions of fisheries compensation schemes by fishing communities in Bangladesh
(2023)Type: Internal ReportThe overall objective of this study was to understand the extent to which fishing communities are aware of, understand the reasons for, and can cope with various fishing ban periods in Bangladesh. In addition, we sought ... -
FAO | IKAN ADAPT: Strengthening The Adaptive Capacity, Resilience and Biodiversity Conservation Ability of Fisheries and Aquaculture-Dependent Livelihoods in Timor-Leste. Project Implementation Progress Report: January 2023 to June 2023
(2023)Type: Donor ReportThe project has assembled a strong team, and progressed well with engagement at national, municipal, hamlet (postu) and community (suco) levels. The project is linked well with new and ongoing initiatives in areas of climate ... -
LIFT | Climate smart aquatic food production opportunities and inclusive market development for economic growth and poverty reduction (MYMarket). Annual Progress Report. July to December 2022
(2023)Type: Donor ReportThis report details the accomplishments and challenges faced during the first six months of project implementation. MyMarket began its implementation in July 2022. The report covers a period of six months (July to December ...