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Main findings
Aquatic foods provide solutions to hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Sustainable production of aquatic foods ensures the productivity of aquatic foods while minimising the environmental footprints. We identified key science- and evidence-based solutions that were applicable and scalable. More importantly, we recognized that the food systems are complex, thus, to tackle existing issues requires holistic approaches, cross-sectorial efforts, both when it comes to policy making and actions. In the Dialogue, international food system experts working in policy, research and innovation career fields
... Leer másprovided key solutions to scale-up sustainable aquatic food production for multiple stakeholders and sectors in low- to middle-income countries: The current Voluntary Sustainability Standards provide a market-based tool for scaling-up sustainable production in aquatic foods, however such standards need to be tailored for small-scale producers to improve their access to trade and market, and this requires better governance. Adopting circular economy approaches in aquaculture which recycle by-products from other industries/systems, including terrestrial, ones ensures that aquaculture can be scaled without putting pressure on the limited resources of the planet. It also lowers the production costs thus increasing the earning potential of poor farmers and decreasing the social volatility of a region in addition to providing nutritious foods to rural families. Ecosystem-based approaches should be applied to reduce environmental impacts and protect adjacent natural habitats. Social components are important for sustainable development of aquaculture, such as inclusion of female and the youth, providing small-scale female farmers and business leaders with access to finance (e.g. through hatching programs). Scaling-up solutions requires cross-sectorial engagement, such as reaching out to terrestrial-focused colleagues, and bridging private, public and research institutes. The stakeholders in the dialogue called for technological innovations to scale-up solutions for sustainable aquatic food production, areas including: Environmental-friendly feeds of good quality by utilising by-products of other systems (e.g. food waste, agriculture by-product) and/or locally produced low trophic ingredients (e.g., seaweeds); Post-harvest loss reduction. Circular economy approaches to improve both aquatic food production and other components (e.g., health, social inclusiveness, peace and justice). Low trophic aquatic food production for feeds, human consumptions and other related industries. Approaches to scale-up from small-scale production to large-scale production (e.g. black soldier flies for aquafeeds). Traceability of aquatic foods to ensure food safety (e.g. block chain technology). The stakeholders also emphasised the need to establish better connections: Among multiple sectors (government, farmers, consumers, and private sectors) to create scalable sustainable solutions across aquatic food systems. Between researchers and the government to better inform environment-based policy making. among different social components to improve inclusiveness and awareness, and improve the capacity of aquatic food production. between the aquatic food producers and the government to improve efficiency of communication, enforcing of policies, and certification processing. within local communities to scale-up community-based approaches in sustainable aquaculture (e.g. Fish Breeding Site project supported by TNC). among countries to better share knowledge and technology that can be further tailored for national and/or regional needs. Leer menos
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Palabras clave: Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Innovation, Policy, Women & Youth Empowerment