Transforming food systems with aquatic foods
Scaling up sustainable production solutions
An Independent Food Systems Summit Dialogue on the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, exploring actions, how to connect research and policy, and how to scale up the good solutions.
In the lead up to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, the Global Action Network, Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition will hold a series of three Independent Dialogues in an effort to include aquatic foods as key solutions for food and nutrition security – bridging the Decade of Action on Nutrition, the Decade of Ocean Science and the Decade of Action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. The events will be co-hosted by the Norwegian leadership of the Global Action Network and WorldFish.
In this second dialogue, cross sectorial representatives, including high level, will come together to showcase possible solutions and discuss important actions for food systems transformation with aquatic foods as part of the summit’s Action Track 3, which aims to boost nature-positive production. The panels will take a holistic approach by combining knowledge on different aspects of food security (access for all to sufficient, safe, nutritious foods, meeting dietary needs, food preferences) and discuss scaling up sustainable production solutions of aquatic foods as a provider of the nutrients we need at lower environmental costs, and as a provider of livelihoods.
Event recording
Opening remark José Luis Chicoma Lúcar, Minister of Production, Peru
Special message Joao Campari, Chair, Action Track 3: Boosting nature-positive production systems
Karol B Barragán-Fonseca, Universidad Nacional de Colombia – How does smallholders in Colombia use insects as feed for aquaculture in support of peace and circular economy?
José Luis Chicoma Lúcar
Minister of Production, Peru
Minister Lúcar spent years advocating for healthy sustainable food systems through his publications, campaigns and teachings before joining the Peruvian government. Previous to his designation as Minister of Production he led a “think tank” in Mexico, and before he led the Viceministry of Industry, Small and Medium Entreprises (SME). He was named one of the 25 people under age 45 to change the Peruvian economy.
Santiago Fernandezde Cordoba
Coordinator, United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards
Fernandez de Cordoba has had 20 years of work experience in trade policy. In his line of work, he advises government and develops sustainability standards for small-scale producers and their access to trade and market in developing countries.
Prof. Karol B Barragán-Fonseca
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Prof. Fonseca has been involved in the sustainable production of natural resources for economic development for years. Her recent work on utilising insects for aquaculture feed has made significant contribution to the circular economy of Colombia.
Peter Limbu
Fisheries Technical Lead, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Tanzania
Limbu has been involved in Tanzania’s fisheries and community development for over 5 years. At TNC, he leads the Conservancy’s efforts to combat declining fish populations and conserve biodiversity at Lake Tanganyika through various initiatives.
Tanja Knabenschuh Hoel
Innovation Manager, HATCH
Hoel’s expertise is in developing strategy and innovation for sustainable nature production. As Chairman and Board member of several aquaculture technology companies, her passion is in uncovering new growth opportunities in aquaculture.
Dr. Yimnang Golbuu
CEO, Palau International Coral Reef Center, Ocean Panel Sherpa, Palau
Dr. Golbuu has been involved in the sustainable management of natural resource in Palau for years. His focus is on the interlinkage between land usage, coral reef conservation and their resilience to climate change.
Dr. Gareth Johnstone
Director General, WorldFish
Dr. Johnstone has 25 years of professional experience in natural resource management. In his line of work, he leads the on-going development of WorldFish’s 2030 research and innovation strategy on diverse aquatic foods for healthy people and planet.
Dr. Jeroen Dijkman
Managing Director, Animal Sciences Group, Wageningen University & Research
Dr. Dijkman has over three decades of governance experience in research and development within the livestock farming sector. He also works on the contributions of agro-food systems at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Agriculture Initiative.
Prof. James M. Njiru
Director-General of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Kenya
Prof. James M. Njiru has over 30 years’ experience in sustainable environment issues mostly in aquatic ecosystem. Prof. Njiru has taught and guided many students in several universities in Kenya. Prof. Njiru has carried out research in several disciplines in fisheries/environment leading to over 90 peer reviewed publications. He has led many national, regional and international programmes and he is passionate about management, conservation, exploitation and governance of natural resources, including wetlands. He has been a Head of department, Director of Undergraduate studies and Post graduate studies at Kisii University, Kenya.
Tim Fitzgerald
Senior Director, Environmental Defense Fund
Tim Fitzgerald leads EDF’s global programs on sustainable fisheries investment, seafood markets and multilateral engagement, and is an internationally-recognized expert on the intersection of ocean conservation and public health. Tim serves on the advisory boards of the Sustainable Ocean Fund, Fair Trade USA, Ecofish LLC and was the co-creator of GulfWild® — a first of its kind seafood assurance brand.
Joao Campari
Chair, Action Track 3: Boosting nature-positive production systems
Campari is a senior professional with over 25 years of experience in international development. Currently, he is the Global Leader of WWF’s Food Practice, leading the Network´s efforts to enhance the sustainability of the global food system.
Tana Lala-Pritchard
Executive Director, Strategy, Innovation and Communication, WorldFish
Lala-Pritchard works at the intersection of science, policy, social entrepreneurship and advocacy. At WorldFish, she leads the implementation of research and innovation strategies to advance food system solutions with aquatic foods.