Climate-smart innovations can boost aquatic food systems productivity in Bangladesh, says climate change expert

Climate-smart innovations are urgently needed to help poor and vulnerable aquatic food system actors withstand climate-shocks in Bangladesh, said WorldFish climate change researcher Peerzadi Rumana Hossain at a virtual roundtable in late August.

As an affordable source of protein, fish and other aquatic foods play an important role in nourishing the population of Bangladesh, especially the tens of millions who suffer from ‘hidden hunger’ — severe malnutrition caused by a lack of micro-nutrients, essential minerals, and proteins needed to boost immunity.

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