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@worldfish.bsky.social
· Dec 17
🎉WorldFish wraps up 2025 - a year of science, partnerships and real-world impact.
Dive into our 2025 highlights with our year-end newsletter
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Dive into our 2025 highlights with our year-end newsletter
📩 https://tinyurl.com/WF1225News
Sign up for our monthly newsletter
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🐟 Safer fisheries start with dialogue, and our latest publication focuses on:
✅ Promoting gender equality
✅ Preventing gender-based violence
✅ Strengthening inclusive leadership and community participation
Access the manual:
➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/3ZUC713
✅ Promoting gender equality
✅ Preventing gender-based violence
✅ Strengthening inclusive leadership and community participation
Access the manual:
➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/3ZUC713
February 13, 2026 at 2:52 AM
🐟 Safer fisheries start with dialogue, and our latest publication focuses on:
✅ Promoting gender equality
✅ Preventing gender-based violence
✅ Strengthening inclusive leadership and community participation
Access the manual:
➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/3ZUC713
✅ Promoting gender equality
✅ Preventing gender-based violence
✅ Strengthening inclusive leadership and community participation
Access the manual:
➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/3ZUC713
🌊 Zanzibar’s fishers are going digital with WorldFish’s AABS project and tools like Peskas. Catch and fishing data is now collected and analyzed in real time — empowering communities, smarter fisheries management, and strengthening sustainability.
📲 Read more about it:
https://on.cgiar.org/4tmCVcC
📲 Read more about it:
https://on.cgiar.org/4tmCVcC
Digital Transformation of Small-Scale Fisheries in Zanzibar: Bridging Data Gaps for Sustainable Oceans
In Zanzibar, small-scale fishers are entering the digital era.
worldfishcenter.org
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🌊 Zanzibar’s fishers are going digital with WorldFish’s AABS project and tools like Peskas. Catch and fishing data is now collected and analyzed in real time — empowering communities, smarter fisheries management, and strengthening sustainability.
📲 Read more about it:
https://on.cgiar.org/4tmCVcC
📲 Read more about it:
https://on.cgiar.org/4tmCVcC
💬What does it take to make fisheries safer and more inclusive?
Our latest publication highlights community dialogues on gender-based violence, harmful masculinities, and the use of ICTs to support prevention and inclusion in the fisheries sector.
👉 Read the full piece:
https://on.cgiar.org/3O5I1d8
Our latest publication highlights community dialogues on gender-based violence, harmful masculinities, and the use of ICTs to support prevention and inclusion in the fisheries sector.
👉 Read the full piece:
https://on.cgiar.org/3O5I1d8
February 12, 2026 at 3:12 AM
💬What does it take to make fisheries safer and more inclusive?
Our latest publication highlights community dialogues on gender-based violence, harmful masculinities, and the use of ICTs to support prevention and inclusion in the fisheries sector.
👉 Read the full piece:
https://on.cgiar.org/3O5I1d8
Our latest publication highlights community dialogues on gender-based violence, harmful masculinities, and the use of ICTs to support prevention and inclusion in the fisheries sector.
👉 Read the full piece:
https://on.cgiar.org/3O5I1d8
🌱 Timor-Leste has the natural resources and climate to thrive
This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for growth in fish farming here; it has the potential, now it's connecting those assets with knowledge, tools and support systems.
📘Access the report:
https://on.cgiar.org/4abPRcC
This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for growth in fish farming here; it has the potential, now it's connecting those assets with knowledge, tools and support systems.
📘Access the report:
https://on.cgiar.org/4abPRcC
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 AM
🌱 Timor-Leste has the natural resources and climate to thrive
This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for growth in fish farming here; it has the potential, now it's connecting those assets with knowledge, tools and support systems.
📘Access the report:
https://on.cgiar.org/4abPRcC
This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for growth in fish farming here; it has the potential, now it's connecting those assets with knowledge, tools and support systems.
📘Access the report:
https://on.cgiar.org/4abPRcC
🌊 At the World Seafood Congress, Jörn O. Schmidt highlights how aquatic blue foods can play a far greater role in strengthening global nutrition, resilience, and livelihoods.
#WorldSeafoodCongress #SustainableSeafood #AquaticFoods #BlueEconomy #WSC2026
#WorldSeafoodCongress #SustainableSeafood #AquaticFoods #BlueEconomy #WSC2026
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
🌊 At the World Seafood Congress, Jörn O. Schmidt highlights how aquatic blue foods can play a far greater role in strengthening global nutrition, resilience, and livelihoods.
#WorldSeafoodCongress #SustainableSeafood #AquaticFoods #BlueEconomy #WSC2026
#WorldSeafoodCongress #SustainableSeafood #AquaticFoods #BlueEconomy #WSC2026
This coming International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize the women behind WorldFish's research and innovation as their work and commitment help shape more sustainable aquatic food systems.
This Feb 11, we’re sharing their stories. 💙
#WomenInScience #IDWGS2026 #WorldFish
This Feb 11, we’re sharing their stories. 💙
#WomenInScience #IDWGS2026 #WorldFish
February 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
This coming International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize the women behind WorldFish's research and innovation as their work and commitment help shape more sustainable aquatic food systems.
This Feb 11, we’re sharing their stories. 💙
#WomenInScience #IDWGS2026 #WorldFish
This Feb 11, we’re sharing their stories. 💙
#WomenInScience #IDWGS2026 #WorldFish
🌿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
Read more about it
🐟 https://on.cgiar.org/49YTUc6
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
on.cgiar.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:13 AM
🌿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
Read more about it
🐟 https://on.cgiar.org/49YTUc6
🌾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
Read the full story
👉 https://on.cgiar.org/4t92bmP
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.
worldfishcenter.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
🌾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
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
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
First National Survey Shows Timor-Leste Eating More Fish Than Ever Before
Timor-Leste is eating more fish than ever before.
worldfishcenter.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
🇹🇱 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
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
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
February 4, 2026 at 3:09 AM
🌊 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
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
#USSEC #WorldFish #SustainableAquaculture #BlueFoods
February 3, 2026 at 7:17 AM
🇪🇬🇺🇸 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
#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
📘 Read the full publication:
https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/climate-adaptation-and-decision-support-resilient-aquaculture-asia-and-africa
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
🌍 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
📘 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
Watch the video here:
📽️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWEFqY0iRuQ
#AABSMozambique #Aquaculture #DigitalCoasts #SustainableFisheries
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
🌊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
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
This report answers that questions with a focused assessment:
📖 https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/needs-assessment-and-capacity-building-producer-groups-cambodia-and-lao-pdr
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
❓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
This report answers that questions with a focused assessment:
📖 https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/needs-assessment-and-capacity-building-producer-groups-cambodia-and-lao-pdr
🖌️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
Read the blog: The Fish on the Wall
👉 https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/fish-wall
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
worldfishcenter.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:52 AM
🖌️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
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
Read Issue 2:
📄https://worldfishcenter.org/gender/gender-gains-quarterly-newsletter-issue-2
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 AM
🌍✨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
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.
This marks an initial step, with more engagement planned.
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
🇮🇩 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.
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.
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 AM
☁️@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
Read more:
📘https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/climate-services-aquatic-food-systems-asia-and-africa-current-state-challenges-and
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 AM
🌍 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
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
🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/integrated-analyses-planning-inclusion-fish-timor-lestes-school-meal-program-proof
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 AM
📘 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
🔗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/
Read the report here:
➡️https://www.weforum.org/publications/investing-in-blue-foods-innovation-and-partnerships-for-impact-2026/
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌊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/
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
Cross-sectoral partnerships can help strengthen resilience in island food systems.
🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/publication/cross-sectoral-partnerships-strengthening-resilience-island-food-systems-experiences
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 AM
🌴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
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
Full story here:
🔗https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/scaling-tilapia-nigeria-how-worldfish-transforming-aquaculture-through-decentralized-hatchery
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
🌊 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
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.
January 21, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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.
🌾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
➡️ https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/monoculture-multi-benefit-turning-cambodian-rice-fields-multi-benefit-ecosystems
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.
worldfishcenter.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:54 AM
🌾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
➡️ https://worldfishcenter.org/blog/monoculture-multi-benefit-turning-cambodian-rice-fields-multi-benefit-ecosystems