World Review
GLOBAL FISHERIES AND
AQUACULTURE AT A
GLANCE
Aquatic food systems are very diverse and offer
a variety of environmental, economic and social
benefits and services. They are increasingly
recognized – at the global level and in many
countries and communities – for their nutritional
value and ecosystem services that contribute to
sustaining healthy diets and aquatic biodiversity.
More than ever before, they represent viable
solutions and offer opportunities to improve
global food security and nutrition, enhance
livelihoods and preserve the environment.
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Blue Transformation in Action
BLUE TRANSFORMATION:
A ROADMAP
An alarming 735 million people around the
world are facing hunger, 122 million more than
before the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, over
3.1 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet
today and projections indicate that 600 million
people will remain chronically undernourished
in 2030. During both the 2021 United Nations
Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and again at the
2023 UNFSS Stocktaking Moment, UN Member
States recognized the multifaceted nature of
food insecurity, and the need to address both
supply chains and communities involved in
all food production sectors through agrifood
systems transformation.
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Outlook and Contemporary issues
AQUATIC FOODS: AN
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
FOR HEALTHY DIETS
Aquatic foods can be an integral part of a
healthy diet that is environmentally, socially
and economically sustainable. Unfortunately,
their role in sustainable food systems is often
under-recognized. This section highlights this
role and how simple solutions can improve the
contribution of aquatic foods to healthy diets
and to the four betters (better production, better
nutrition, a better environment and a better life)
through the Blue Transformation Roadmap.
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