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Harnessing the diversity of small-scale actors is key to the future of aquatic food systems
Type: Journal Article
Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture (SSFA) provide livelihoods for over 100 million people and sustenance for ~1 billion people, particularly in the Global South. Aquatic foods are distributed through diverse supply ...
The African Great Lakes Regional Food System; the contribution of fisheries and the case of small pelagic fishes. A Discussion Paper
Type: Brief
The aim of this discussion paper is synthesis of existing policy and strategic commitments that have been made already that implicate the fisheries for small pelagic fish. The Discussion Paper also presents some historical ...
Increasing social and ecological resilience of coastal fisheries
Type: Brief
Small-scale coastal capture fisheries produce almost half the fish consumed in low- and middle- income countries and employ more people than all other ocean economic sectors combined, but their resilience is undermined by ...
Advancing research and development outcomes with fish in regional food systems
Type: Brief
Food systems encompass actors and interactions from production to consumption and disposal of food as well as social, economic and environmental outcomes. Food systems frameworks provide a holistic approach for research ...
Sustaining and improving the contribution small-scale fisheries make to healthy and sustainable food systems in Malawi
Type: Brief
An evidence policy brief on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to a healthy and sustainable food system in Malawi.
The future of fish in Africa: employment and investment opportunities
Type: Journal Article
One of the most pressing challenges facing food systems in Africa is ensuring availability of a healthy and sustainable diet to 2.4 billion people by 2050. The continent has struggled with development challenges, particularly ...
FishNutrients - Launching an Innovative New Tool to Help Address Malnutrition
Type: Video
Fish are increasingly recognized as key to addressing the planets malnutrition challenge. But this potential remains largely unknown and unmet. FishNutrients looks to help address these gaps by providing easy access to ...
Fish nutrient data platform tools up the fight against malnutrition
Type: Blog
A blog about the virtual launch. A new open-source tool puts fish nutrient data at the fingertips of researchers, policy makers and the general public to guide nutrition-sensitive approaches to fisheries management, which ...