Strengthened research collaboration boosts sustainable, equitable aquaculture in Africa
WorldFish and LVFO strengthen research ties to boost aquatic food availability by guiding the development of sustainable, equitable aquaculture in the Lake Victoria region.
13 January 2020 - PENANG, MALAYSIA - In a move to foster new opportunities for nutritious food and local livelihoods, WorldFish has strengthened its research partnership with the Lake Victoria Fishing Organization (LVFO) to guide the development of sustainable aquaculture in East Africa.
The new agreement marks a step towards competitive, gender equitable and sustainable commercial aquaculture and fisheries management in the Lake Victoria Basin. Research will focus on improving sustainability and bio-security of aquaculture production systems, management of aquatic genetic resources and access to commercial networks for aquaculture related businesses, as well as supporting skills development in local workers for aquaculture-
January 25 2021 / Modified on January 25 2021 In East Africa, the international organisation WorldFish and the Lake Victoria Fishing Organization (LVFO) are planning to conduct research for the development of sustainable aquaculture in the Lake Victoria basin. Over the past decade, fish have declined in the freshwater lake due to overfishing, invasive plant species, pollution and climate change.
Increase the availability of fish in Lake Victoria through the development of fair and environmentally friendly aquaculture models. This is the objective of WorldFish, an international organisation member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. It works in partnership with the Lake Victoria Fishing Organization (LVFO), an institution of the East African Community (EAC) dedicated to the management of Lake Victoria’s fisheries resources. The collaboration aims to
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