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Empowering Farmers Through Hands-on Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Training in Coastal Kenya In September 2025, coastal farmers in Kwale and Kilifi Counties participated in a hands-on training and first-round sampling exercise in managing pond-based Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IM

🌿In coastal Kenya, farmers are leading the change toward more sustainable and resilient aquaculture, learning to manage balanced pond ecosystems, check water quality, and make data-based decisions— running IMTA more independently and sustainably.

Read more about it
🐟 https://on.cgiar.org/49YTUc6

Beyond the Grain: How Rice-Field Ponds are Forging Climate Resilient Livelihoods in Cambodia In Cambodia, where rice is life, climate change is shaking the foundation. Intensifying droughts, falling prices, and unpredictable rainfall means the monoculture model is breaking down.

🌾Rice is life in Cambodia — but climate change is making farming harder. Integrated rice-field ponds help farmers store water, grow fish and veggies, and diversify income, building climate resilience one field at a time.

Read the full story
👉 https://on.cgiar.org/4t92bmP

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste is eating more fish than ever! 🐟

The country's first nationally representative survey shows average consumption rising to 8.7kg per person per year, nearing the government's 10kg goal.

Read the release:
➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/4qZ7C6h

🌊 What challenges are shaping IMTA in Bangladesh?

Insights are gathered in Khulna—crucial in shaping future approaches for sustainable, multi-species aquaculture.

Access here:
📘 https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/report-health-consultation-visits-and-workshop-potential-imta-production-systems

🇪🇬🇺🇸 WorldFish welcomed a distinguished delegation from the U.S. Soybean Export Council to our Abbassa facility in Egypt last month - aligned with SEC-MENA 96th aquaculture production training and included tours to our genetics and IPRS systems.

#USSEC #WorldFish #SustainableAquaculture #BlueFoods

🌍 A new publication explores climate adaptation practices for aquaculture in Bangladesh, Kenya and Zambia—proposing a decision support framework.

📘 Read the full publication:
https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/climate-adaptation-and-decision-support-resilient-aquaculture-asia-and-africa

🌊The Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS), led by WorldFish, is transforming aquatic food systems through innovation, technology, and community action.

Watch the video here:
📽️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWEFqY0iRuQ

#AABSMozambique #Aquaculture #DigitalCoasts #SustainableFisheries

❓What do producer groups in Cambodia & Lao PDR need to strengthen skills, access markets & build resilience?

This report answers that questions with a focused assessment:
📖 https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/needs-assessment-and-capacity-building-producer-groups-cambodia-and-lao-pdr

The Fish on The Wall In December 2025, we travelled to Egypt to hold a WorldFish Board meeting and to renew something deeply meaningful: a 25-year extension of

🖌️A recent blog about ancient fish painted on a wall teaches us about food systems today—a powerful reminder that aquatic foods have always been central to livelihoods, nutrition and culture.

Read the blog: The Fish on the Wall
👉 https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/fish-wall

🌍✨GENDER Gains: Issue 2 is out! Highlights from Africa, Asia & the Pacific on advancing gender equity in aquatic food systems — inclusive policies, women-led initiatives, and climate-smart practices.

Read Issue 2:
📄https://worldfishcenter.org/gender/gender-gains-quarterly-newsletter-issue-2

🇮🇩 Yesterday, WorldFish welcomed a delegation from the Government of Indonesia to discuss the Indonesia Aquaculture Revitalization Initiative — exploring how science and practical solutions can support Indonesia's aquaculture ambitions.

This marks an initial step, with more engagement planned.

☁️@irriofficial.bsky.social and WorldFish in Cambodia co-hosted a workshop under the CGIAR-ASEAN Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program—assessing the scaling readiness of rice-fish innovations, finalizing the establishment of the Accelerator Hub, and deepening collaboration.

🌍 A new WorldFish publication looks at existing gaps and opportunities to improve climate information for decision-making at local and regional levels.

Read more:
📘https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/climate-services-aquatic-food-systems-asia-and-africa-current-state-challenges-and

📘 New WorldFish brief explores fish inclusion in Timor-Leste’s School Meal Program using a proof-of-concept—fish products to support nutrition and local markets.

🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/integrated-analyses-planning-inclusion-fish-timor-lestes-school-meal-program-proof

🌊The World Economic Forum’s new report highlights innovation and partnerships for sustainable aquatic food systems, drawing on WorldFish research and experience.

Read the report here:
➡️https://www.weforum.org/publications/investing-in-blue-foods-innovation-and-partnerships-for-impact-2026/

🌴What does it take to build resilient food systems in island contexts?

Cross-sectoral partnerships can help strengthen resilience in island food systems.

🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/cross-sectoral-partnerships-strengthening-resilience-island-food-systems-experiences

🌊 In Bayelsa State, the establishment of a decentralized tilapia hatchery improves access to quality fingerlings for local farmers.

Full story here:
🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/scaling-tilapia-nigeria-how-worldfish-transforming-aquaculture-through-decentralized-hatchery

WorldFish recently concluded the annual planning workshop for the Center for Renewable Energy in Aquaculture (CeREA) project, funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo — priorities were aligned for the adoption of renewable energy solutions across Egypt’s aquaculture value chain.

From Monoculture to Multi-Benefit: Turning Cambodian Rice Fields into Multi-Benefit Ecosystems In Cambodia, rice is more than a staple crop; it is the heartbeat of the nation. Yet climate change and volatile market prices are shaking this foundation.

🌾In Cambodia, traditional rice monoculture is giving way to integrated rice–prawn–vegetable systems that deliver higher profitability, nutrition, and ecosystem benefits.

➡️ https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/monoculture-multi-benefit-turning-cambodian-rice-fields-multi-benefit-ecosystems

World Seafood Congress 2026 is set for 9–11 Feb in Chennai, India — a global platform for innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the seafood and aquatic foods community. 🌍

Find out more:
🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/events/world-seafood-congress-2026

#WorldFish #WSC2026

🤝Egypt has renewed its country agreement with WorldFish, following Cabinet endorsement of the President’s approval.

➡️Official release on the Egyptian Cabinet’s Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17LE6wHp9k/

➡️Official press release
https://www.youm7.com/

🐟 New Technical Report

WorldFish + partners share 5 years of lessons from strengthening aquaculture in Sub‑Saharan Africa — from research & training to regional networks.

Read the full report here:
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/WF11119P

🌊Investing in the next generation of fisheries leaders

WorldFish participated in the Fisheries Society of Bangladesh–Young Fisheries Students Congress 2025 at the University of Dhaka held under the theme “Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,”.

🌊Through WorldFish-led work in Bangladesh, salt farmers are producing Artemia locally and integrating fish and shrimp culture across seasons - reducing dependence on imports, increasing incomes and feed security.

Read more:
➡️https://tinyurl.com/WF11110B

🌍Aquatic foods will be on the agenda at GFFA 2026 in Berlin, and WorldFish will be part of the conversation.

Find out more:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/WF1111Event

#WorldFish #GFFA2026

🤝WorldFish and Solomon Islands National University have teamed up through the new Centre for Island Futures to build research and capacity that supports sustainable aquatic food systems and resilient communities.

Read more:
➡️https://tinyurl.com/WF2003B

#WorldFish #SolomonIslands

🐟 At the 10th Biennial Fisheries Conference in Dhaka, WorldFish highlighted the priorities shaping Bangladesh’s aquaculture future — from innovation and disease management to stronger governance and investment in youth and research.

#WorldFish #Aquaculture #Bangladesh

Liberia Celebrates World Fisheries Day with EU highlighting the Seeds4Liberia Project Impact The coastal city of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, Liberia hosted the first World Fisheries Day to be celebrated by Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA).

🌍 Last year, Liberia marked its first official #WorldFisheriesDay - highlighting how fisheries and aquaculture support food security and livelihoods.

The EU-funded #Seeds4Liberia project was showcased for its impact, with momentum continuing today.

Read more here:
➡️https://tinyurl.com/WF2000B

🌍WorldFish will join partners at #GFFA2026 in Berlin for a session hosted by the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition on 16 January - on the role of aquatic foods in building resilient, grounded food systems.

Details here:
https://www.gffa-berlin.de/en/sessions/fp-16-2026-aquatic-blue-food-coalition/

🤝Last month, WorldFish welcomed a representative from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) for discussions on transforming aquatic food systems in Africa and beyond.

Read more 👇
https://www.norad.no/en/