Nutrition policy panel points to the power of aquatic foods

Harnessing aquatic foods through the sustainable growth of aquaculture deserves more attention in responding to the global call to transform food systems toward more nutritious and resilient diets for all, said experts in a recent panel discussion hosted by WorldFish and the Global Panel of Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition (GLOPAN).

As the world faces the enormous challenge of producing enough food to feed 10 billion people by 2050 within the planetary boundaries, transforming food systems to provide affordable, sustainable, and nutritious diets is paramount. Aquatic food systems, including aquaculture and fisheries, provide an untapped potential to sustainably enhance food security, increase the accessibility of nutrient-rich foods, and provide employment opportunities, especially in low- and middle-income countries… Read the rest