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Rahma Adam shares how gender equality and women’s empowerment in aquatic food systems result in better food security and nutrition through her work in gender strategic research and mainstreaming at WorldFish as a social inclusion and market scientist. Photo by Kipenz Films/CIMMYT.

In the Spotlight: Rahma Adam

WorldFish

31.10.21

WorldFish and the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) are global leaders in aqu…

Dr Shakuntala Thilsted is the first woman of Asian descent to win an award dubbed the Nobel prize of food

Why fish and aquatic foods are the answer to global hunger

WorldFish

28.10.21

Nutrition

The 2021 World Food Prize Laureate shares how aquatic foods systems can provide six times more…

World Food Prize Laureates on Implications for Feed the Future and Achieving the SDGs

WorldFish

28.10.21

Nutrition

Please join World Food Prize Laureates Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted (2021) and Dr. Rattan Lal…

Jayanti Rai, a woman fish farmer, taking care of her vegetables garden beside the pond dike for nutrition sensitive aquaculture in Bangladesh. / Noor Alam, WorldFish

The power of small fish to nourish women and children

WorldFish

26.10.21

Nutrition

The 2021 World Food Prize Laureate shares her vision for locally-led opportunities for women and…

A farmer with seaweed in its culture site in Atauro Island, Timor-Leste. Photo by Jharendu Pant.

https://www.worldfishcenter.org/spotlighting-seaweed-global-food-systems-agenda

WorldFish

23.10.21

Food security
Nutrition

Seaweed holds enormous potential to transform food systems for improved sustainability, equity and n…

World Food Prize Highlights: Aquatic foods make a splash in Des Moines

WorldFish

22.10.21

Food security
Nutrition

WorldFish’s Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health Shakuntala Thilsted landed in Des Moines, …

Shakuntala Thilsted (right) with World Food Prize Foundation President Barbara Stinson (middle) and 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Rattan Lal (left) in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Finn Thilsted.

Press release: Aquatic foods make a splash at World Food Prize

WorldFish

22.10.21

Nutrition

WorldFish scientist Shakuntala Thilsted receives award for her influential research on nutrition, fi…

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted congratulates CGIAR for 50 years of innovation at CGIAR’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Photo is screenshot of virtual proceedings.

World Food Prize Laureate champions aquatic foods at CGIAR Anniversary

WorldFish

21.10.21

Nutrition

CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research and innovation network, marked its 50th year anni…

Urebashi Mallick prepares fresh mola in Gobindpur village Odisha India

Rural women revolutionize the fight against malnutrition in Odisha, India

WorldFish

15.10.21

Food security
Gender equality
Health
Nutrition
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Linking locally-sourced aquatic foods with food and nutrition policies in the coastal state of …

aquatic foods are vital for the health and nourishment of three billion people and the livelihoods of eight hundred million people around the world

Global research effort sets the stage for an aquatic food future

WorldFish

14.10.21

Climate adaptation & mitigation
Environmental health
Food security
Nutrition
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Food systems account for half of the earth’s biocapacity and are responsible for 25 percent of…

Women empowerment and gender equality can lead to better outcomes for aquatic food systems

Four strategies to achieve inclusive and equitable aquatic food systems

WorldFish

14.10.21

Gender equality
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) gender scientists recommend four pathways to…

Aquatic foods are a major source of protein, micronutrients and essential fatty acids. Photo by Neil Palmer

Harnessing the nourishing potential of aquatic foods in India

WorldFish

13.10.21

Food security
Nutrition

A panel of food and nutrition security experts discussed the benefits of sustainable aquatic foods…

Community savings groups (CSG) receive matching grants. Photo by Md. Asaduzzaman

Building climate resilience into Bangladesh's coastal communities

WorldFish

12.10.21

Climate adaptation & mitigation
Food security
Nutrition

Around the world, aquatic food systems provide meaningful livelihoods for 60 million people and sust…

The Shanghai Declaration is adopted by acclamation. Photo is screenshot of virtual Zoom proceedings

WorldFish key contributor to formation of Shanghai Declaration

WorldFish

12.10.21

WorldFish’s Director General Gareth Johnstone voiced support for the development of a stainable aq…

Jessica Bogard, PhD, works with rural communities in Bangladesh to test fish-based food products.

Former WorldFish researcher awarded prize for young career scientists

WorldFish

09.10.21

Jessica Bogard, a dietician and public health nutritionist from Australia, was awarded the 2021 APEC…

Diverse aquatic food production key to sustainable diets, finds new research

WorldFish

07.10.21

Nutrition

A landmark study has shown significant potential for aquatic foods to become more sustainable, compa…

Colours FM 101.6 hosted a special Women in Aquaculture and Nutrition show in conjunction with the 2021 National Fisheries Week in Bangladesh. Photo captured from Colours FM’s Facebook livestream

Bangladeshi actress Jannatul Peya champions women in aquatic food systems

WorldFish

01.10.21

Gender equality
Health
Nutrition
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

WorldFish's initiative to increase women's empowerment through small fish production in Banglades…

Thinking fish: A prerequisite for multifunctional landscape management

WorldFish

30.09.21

Biodiversity
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Environmental health
Food security
Nutrition
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Two seminars convened by WorldFish, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Inte…

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In the Spotlight: Rahma Adam

Why fish and aquatic foods are the answer to global hunger

World Food Prize Laureates on Implications for Feed the Future and Achieving the SDGs

The power of small fish to nourish women and children

https://www.worldfishcenter.org/spotlighting-seaweed-global-food-systems-agenda

World Food Prize Highlights: Aquatic foods make a splash in Des Moines

Press release: Aquatic foods make a splash at World Food Prize

World Food Prize Laureate champions aquatic foods at CGIAR Anniversary

Rural women revolutionize the fight against malnutrition in Odisha, India

Global research effort sets the stage for an aquatic food future

Four strategies to achieve inclusive and equitable aquatic food systems

Harnessing the nourishing potential of aquatic foods in India

Building climate resilience into Bangladesh's coastal communities

WorldFish key contributor to formation of Shanghai Declaration

Former WorldFish researcher awarded prize for young career scientists

Diverse aquatic food production key to sustainable diets, finds new research

Bangladeshi actress Jannatul Peya champions women in aquatic food systems

Thinking fish: A prerequisite for multifunctional landscape management