Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish
About Us
Rich in protein and nutrients, fish are among the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.
The Fish Innovation Lab supports and links research partners around the globe to identify, develop, and scale up promising methodologies and technologies for local fish farming systems, and to intensify and diversify major production systems where the poor and undernourished are concentrated. The integrated, cooperative, and multi-institutional research program cultivated by the Fish Innovation Lab aims to produce applicable research results, increase the capacity of local partners, and support the adoption of new innovations.
Where We Work & What We Do
Activities target Feed the Future countries, with a primary focus on Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia. Other high priority countries include Ghana, Madagascar, Nepal, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Areas of Inquiry:
- Climate-Smart Aquatic System Innovations: Research will enhance the capacity of fish farmers, fishers, and their communities to improve production systems and adapt to climate change by reducing emissions and enhancing carbon storage in aquatic habitats.
- Nutrition and Food Systems: Research will generate evidence to improve human nutrition by leveraging fish and other aquatic foods to enhance access to diverse diets, increasing food safety along the aquatic foods value chain, and promoting inclusive access to aquatic foods value chains.
- Inclusive Access to Improved Inputs: Research will enhance inclusive access to and benefits from essential inputs, including quality, affordable fish feed; genetically improved seed; and fish health and aquaculture biosecurity.
Cross-Cutting Themes:
To enhance the development impact of Fish Innovation Lab research in our three program areas, we also incorporate essential cross-cutting themes into each funded activity:
1. Gender equity and social inclusion
2. Capacity development
3. Resilience