July 27, 2023 | WorldFish | Source
The 2022 WorldFish Annual Report, titled "Harnessing Aquatic Food Systems for Sustainable Development," highlights seven stories of positive change achieved through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. These stories demonstrate that shared prosperity can be realized for millions of people by focusing on these aquatic food systems.
The report also sheds light on the importance of digital innovations in enabling data-driven policies and practices, which help bridge data gaps and address systemic barriers. These interventions are essential for ensuring equal access to aquatic food systems for low-income, marginalized groups, and small-scale actors within the value chains.
The report emphasizes the collaborative effort with various partners to develop country-responsive solutions, which are crucial for achieving sustainable and scalable impact. It provides insights into the ongoing transformation of food, land, and water systems, with aquatic foods playing a central role. Through the stories of fishers, farmers, and coastal communities, the report showcases the gradual but steady progress in achieving sustainability and positive outcomes in these critical food systems.