We are happy to send you our Autumn 2025 Newsletter, sharing ongoing work and news from the Global Action Network.

To feature your activities, solutions or relevant events supporting the Global Action Network mission in future newsletters, please contact us via foodfromtheocean@nfd.dep.no.

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The Global Action Network Action Plan includes arranging annual meetings, workshops and events, recognizing interested parties, and establishing connections to promote collaboration and interaction among cross-sectorial actors focusing on the important elements for food security from Healthy Waters to Healthy People.

IUNS-ICN2025 Scientific Symposium

Together with Nordic nutrition societies from Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark, the Global Action Network co-hosted a scientific symposium entitled 'Advancing Nutrition and Sustainable Food Systems in the Nordic Region – Lessons Learned for Regional and Global Impact'.

Annual Network Meeting 2025

We are delighted to announce our upcoming Annual Network Meeting held from 18:00 to 20:00 on 22 October (GMT+2) in FAO Headquarters (Rome, Italy) and online. For physical attendees, please register here, and for online participants, please register here.

The Global Action Network will continuously identify challenges, exchange knowledge and solutions related to the key elements of food security. Through the Gain and Share Tool, you can gain and share knowledge to promote sustainable food from the oceans and inland waters for food security and nutrition.

In this newsletter, we are featuring challenges, solutions, and knowledge relevant for Nutritious Aquatic food, Sustainable Aquaculture Production, Leave No One Behind, and Towards Common Goals.

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Makes Work More Rewarding for Coastal Fish Farmers of Bangladesh

The decline in fish stocks due to overfishing has severely affected the livelihoods of fishing communities in coastal Bangladesh. Testing and refining Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) along the coast is generating new streams of income and nutrition, while cleaning water quality and helping capture carbon.

From Learner to Leader: Driving Aquaculture Innovation and Impact in Nepal

A decade ago, a hatchery operator in Nepal struggled to supply quality fish seed for key species like carp to smallholder farmers and had to depend on imports or far off places. A learning visit to Bangladesh changed the course and continues to transform and disrupt the market in Nepal.

Aquaculture Economics and Management Course

The Course on Aquaculture Economics and Management, hosted in Copenhagen from November 3–7, 2025, provides an in-depth exploration of economic and managerial aspects of aquaculture. Open to PhD students, researchers, and professionals, the course includes lectures, interactive discussions, and opportunities for research presentations. Early registration is recommended.

Abstract Call - Arctic Frontier 2026

The Arctic Frontiers 2026 conference will take place in Tromsø, Norway and digitally from 2-5th February 2026 with a session focusing on 'Arctic Transformation: Climate Change and Cumulative Effects on the Ecosystem'. Submit your abstract this month.

13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, 28 September-3 October 2025, Mombasa, Kenya

Stockholm Food Forum, 3-4 October 2025, Stockholm, Sweden

IUCN World Conservation Congress, 9-15 October 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

World Food Forum Flagship Event, 10-17 October 2025, Rome, Italy

CFS 53, 20-24 October 2025, Rome, Italy

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