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Aquatic/Blue Foods: The Missing Ingredient for a Sustainable Future

By EDF Oceans / Published: September 7, 2021

By Jim Leape, Kristian Teleki, Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted and Thomas V. Grasso, Co-chairs, Blue Food Cluster for the U.N. Food Systems Summit 2021

This op-ed was first published in ECO Magazine’s Autumn 2021 edition. View it here.

Our food systems are fragile and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Conventional food systems, already stretched, have been undermined by outdated supply chains and exposed as vulnerable to climate change. Add to this:

Global malnutrition is on the rise and hunger continues to plague far too many people.
Global population is projected to be 10 billion by 2050.
With just under a decade left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, no country is currently on track to do so.

Also posted in International, Policy / Tagged Aquatic Foods, Blue Foods, Food Security, nutrition, sustainable development, United Nations | Comments are closed

Fish: the missing ingredient in addressing global malnutrition

By Kristin Kleisner / Bio / Published: August 5, 2021

One of the things I focus on in my role as a climate scientist is understanding the impact of climate change on ocean fish populations as well as better fishery management practices to help ensure the continued delivery of seafood and livelihoods for millions of people around the world. Critically, the world is confronted with the challenge of increasing access to healthy food for a population that is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. This summer, as people around the world take to the beaches and coastlines for some relaxation and enjoyment, it’s valuable to remember the major role oceans have in supporting human sustenance. Read More »

Also posted in International, Science/Research, Seafood / Tagged Aquatic Foods, Coastal Communities, Fisheries, Food Security, nutrition, Seafood, small-scale fisheries, Sustainable development goals, UN Food Systems Summit | Comments are closed

Can ecotourism increase climate resilience in tropical small-scale fishing communities?

By EDF Oceans / Published: August 2, 2021

By Christopher Cusack, Edwina Garchitorena and Rod Fujita

Globally, fisheries are of great importance. Yet small-scale fishers and their communities in the tropics are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rebuilding and managing the fish stocks that these communities rely on is critical to ensuring the food security and climate resilience of hundreds of millions of small-scale fishers globally. Generally, we know how to achieve this: reduce fishing pressure to allow stocks to grow to healthy levels and protect and improve fragile ocean ecosystems. Read More »

Also posted in Science/Research / Tagged ecotourism, fisheries tech, Philippines, sea turtles, sustainable fisheries, technology | Comments are closed

Engaging Small-Scale Fishers in the U.N. Food Systems Summit

By Willow Battista / Published: July 7, 2021

For nearly a decade, I’ve worked on sustainable fisheries management, traveling to small-scale fishing communities around the world to learn how best to build the capacity of local fishers, scientists and managers to ensure the sustainability of their fisheries. From Mexico to Myanmar, I’ve worked with communities to help them reach their goals so they are not catching too many fish and helping them select gears and fishing areas to ensure their fisheries aren’t damaging key habitats. Read More »

Also posted in International, Seafood / Tagged Aquatic Foods, Blue Foods, Food Security, Food Systems, Seafood, sustainability, Sustainable Seafood, U.N. Food Systems Summit | Comments are closed

Celebrating Fishermen’s Day in Peru: a tribute to traditional sailing on the high seas

By EDF Oceans / Published: June 29, 2021

By Nina Pardo and Hector Soldi

On June 4, a small but mighty fleet of artisanal sailboats from the fishing communities of Cabo Blanco and El Ñuro in northern Peru unfolded their sails and went out to sea — sailing alongside the Peruvian Navy’s sailing vessel La Unión. This annual regatta is a salute to the artisanal fishing fleet of Peru, which uses only the wind in their sails and their ancient traditions of navigation to fish a variety of important species for local seafood markets and restaurants. Read More »

Also posted in International / Tagged Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Humboldt Current, Latin America, Peru, Seafood, sustainable fisheries | Comments are closed

Finding the ways that work: tech for climate-resilient fisheries

By EDF Oceans / Published: June 16, 2021

By Chris Cusack and Melissa Mahoney

It doesn’t take too much scrolling these days to see that our oceans — and our entire natural world — are in peril. Overfishing, habitat destruction, plastic pollution and warming temperatures are BIG challenges. And yet, they all have something in common: they can all be improved by sustainable, responsible use of emerging technologies. Read More »

Also posted in Pacific / Tagged climate change and fisheries, climate-resilient fisheries, Electronic Monitoring, fisheries policy, fisheries tech, technology | Comments are closed