Financing African aquaculture is one of the clear bottlenecks for the sustainable expansion of the sector in this continent. Limited access to credits and appropriate business planning and development skills
The last session summarized key partnerships and networks for better coordination and communication in the aquaculture space in the region. Matthias Halwart from FAO introduced the GSAAP, a network of
The second session of the Special Day presented a general overview of relevant regional, FAO and World Bank initiatives on innovation and technology in aquaculture. Special attention was focused on
How to enhance sustainability in the aquaculture sector has been in the agenda of the World Bank and FAO for the past years. Key actions and projects focused on the
Locating optimal ocean areas to grow sustainable protein Cabo Verde government is devoted to creating space for sustainable food production in its oceanic water in the Atlantic, driving resilient blue
On the occasion of the Aquaculture Africa 2023 (World Aquaculture Society – African Chapter Conference, Lusaka, Zambia, 13–16 November 2023), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
PROBLUE is an umbrella multi-donor trust fund, administered by the Work Bank, that supports the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources in a healthy ocean. Read responses
The Government of Indonesia's (GoI) National Plan of Action on Marine Plastic Debris (NPOA-MPD 2017-2025) outlines the ambitious objective of reducing marine plastic debris by seventy percent by 2025. Abandoned,
The note, published by The African Development Bank, reviews the most recent work and focuses on seaweed culture as part of a series on different forms of green aquaculture to
Aquaculture and Food Safety Aquaculture practices to ensure safety of food produced from farmed aquatic animals A seafood risk tool for assessing and mitigating chemical and pathogen hazards in the
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FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 3: Financing African Aquaculture
Financing African aquaculture is one of the clear bottlenecks for the sustainable expansion of the sector in this continent. Limited access to credits and appropriate business planning and development skills
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 4: Partnerships for African Aquaculture
The last session summarized key partnerships and networks for better coordination and communication in the aquaculture space in the region. Matthias Halwart from FAO introduced the GSAAP, a network of
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 2: Technology, Innovation and Best Practices
The second session of the Special Day presented a general overview of relevant regional, FAO and World Bank initiatives on innovation and technology in aquaculture. Special attention was focused on
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 1: Fostering Sustainable Aquaculture Growth
How to enhance sustainability in the aquaculture sector has been in the agenda of the World Bank and FAO for the past years. Key actions and projects focused on the
Mapping Cabo Verde aquaculture suitability zones
Locating optimal ocean areas to grow sustainable protein Cabo Verde government is devoted to creating space for sustainable food production in its oceanic water in the Atlantic, driving resilient blue
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023: Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Aquaculture in Africa
On the occasion of the Aquaculture Africa 2023 (World Aquaculture Society – African Chapter Conference, Lusaka, Zambia, 13–16 November 2023), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
Problue Key Resources
PROBLUE is an umbrella multi-donor trust fund, administered by the Work Bank, that supports the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources in a healthy ocean. Read responses
Options for Reducing Plastic Leakage to the Marine Environment from Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Government of Indonesia's (GoI) National Plan of Action on Marine Plastic Debris (NPOA-MPD 2017-2025) outlines the ambitious objective of reducing marine plastic debris by seventy percent by 2025. Abandoned,
The Potential of Green Aquaculture in Africa: Status and Prospects for Seaweed Farming
The note, published by The African Development Bank, reviews the most recent work and focuses on seaweed culture as part of a series on different forms of green aquaculture to
Selected publications on Aquaculture
Aquaculture and Food Safety Aquaculture practices to ensure safety of food produced from farmed aquatic animals A seafood risk tool for assessing and mitigating chemical and pathogen hazards in the