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13/11/2025

04/11/2025

In northern Vietnam, Thai Nguyen Province has become one of the most active hubs for advancing the One Health approach, connecting human, animal, and…

03/11/2025

🌿 A decade of partnership advancing the One Health approach from Thai Nguyen

💡 Over the past 10 years, the Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry ( ) and the Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy ( ) have worked closely with the Vietnam One Health University Network ( ) and the International Livestock Research Institute ( ) to pioneer the integration of One Health into education, research, and community practice.

📘 Together, these partners developed Vietnam’s first One Health textbook (2017) and the One Health Practical Manual (2024), laying a foundation for future generations of public health and veterinary professionals. Today, Thai Nguyen hosts four One Health field sites, where students work directly with local communities to enhance food safety, prevent zoonotic diseases, combat antimicrobial resistance, and protect the environment.

🌾 Building on this success, the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Program continues to strengthen the link between science, education, and practice—toward a healthier, safer, and more sustainable for the community.

🎉 Join us in celebrating WorldOneHealthDay!

👉 Link: https://on.cgiar.org/4hEe0fp

In northern Vietnam, Thai Nguyen Province has become one of the most active hubs for advancing the One Health approach, connecting human, animal, and…

26/10/2025

📣 Did you know that nearly 50% of the world’s 600 million small-scale fishers and fish workers are women? Most of them live and work in developing countries.

WorldFish, has launched the first Gender Newsletter. It highlights stories, research, and field insights from Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. It also captures some of the work being done under the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) program.

This platform is designed to:
✅ Elevate gender and social inclusion voices
✅ Foster shared learning and collaboration
✅ Strengthen equity and sustainability in aquatic food systems

📰 Read the newsletter: https://worldfishcenter.org/gender/gender-gains-quarterly-newsletter-issue-1

17/10/2025

02/10/2025

Bangladesh Advances Carp Genetic Improvement 🐟

Rohu and other carp are vital to aquaculture in Bangladesh, feeding families and fueling incomes.

Through the WorldFish Carp Genetic Improvement and Dissemination Program (CGIDP), supported by the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Program and in collaboration with CGIAR Scaling for Impact:
• G3 Rohu grows 37% faster, reaching 200,000+ farmers
• G5 Rohu may grow 50% faster, field trials underway
• Coming soon: improved Silver Carp (G4) and Catla (G3)

On Sept 24–25, WorldFish Bangladesh hosted a workshop in Khulna to chart future pathways. Stakeholders from government, research, and farming communities came together to accelerate progress.

This is more than science. It is about food security, income, and resilience for millions.

CGIAR

01/10/2025

What happens when wetlands disappear? 🌊

In Kolkata, India, nearly 70% of the East Kolkata Wetlands’ water bodies are gone, fish yields have crashed, threatening food and livelihoods.

But there’s hope. A workshop supported by the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Program brought farmers, scientists, and policymakers together to:
✅ Revive community-based fishery practices
✅ Integrate science with local knowledge
✅ Secure long-term sustainability

Because protecting wetlands means protecting people.

📖 Read more in the article by The Statesman below.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) , WorldFish

01/10/2025

🌊 What if a simple dashboard could shape the future of fish farming in Myanmar?

Fish already provide 60% of animal protein in Myanmar. Now, with International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Aqua Decision Support Tool, supported by the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Program, policymakers and farmers can pinpoint the best sites for climate-smart aquaculture.

✅ Deployed in 170 townships
✅ Guides expansion that boosts jobs, food, and resilience

A smarter way to farm fish, secure livelihoods, and feed the future.

Read more: https://www.iwmi.org/news/sustainable-fish-farming-in-myanmar-gets-a-smart-boost/

28/09/2025

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15/09/2025

Chương trình SAAF mở ra hướng phát triển chăn nuôi bền vững, tăng cường an toàn dịch bệnh, nâng cao giá trị và sức cạnh tranh của các sản phẩm.