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Book (series)Technical studyA guide to the application of a multidimensional solutions approach to food loss and waste reduction in aquatic value chains 2025
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No results found.Loss and waste is a feature of the fisheries and aquaculture sector and efforts to understand and characterize the causes of, as well as research and develop ways of reducing fish loss and waste are ongoing. Reducing food loss and waste (FLW) is widely seen as an important way to reduce production costs and increase the efficiency of a food system, improve food security and nutrition and contribute towards environmental sustainability. Evidence suggests that a broader multidisciplinary and multistakeholder approach to reducing FLW will be more effective and yield sustainable results. Such an approach encompasses and combines interventions that link policy, the regulatory framework, social and gender equity, services and infrastructure, market issues, technology, as well as skills and knowledge. Guidance for practitioners wishing to adopt this approach can be found in the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Food Loss and Waste Reduction (CoC FLW).This technical paper describes a multidimensional solutions (MDS) approach to reduce FLW, which, whilst more challenging to apply, is felt will likely lead to more successful interventions. An overview of the MDS concept and a description of a process that can be used to develop long-term multidimensional FLW solutions strategies for the fisheries and aquaculture sector are provided. Case studies are included, as well as observations on given application issues. This MDS approach is evolving but early indications are that it warrants wider dissemination, discussion, and application. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportFood loss and waste in aquatic value chains
The dagaa fishery in the United Republic of Tanzania
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No results found.This country report is a product of Component 5 of the project GCP/GLO/352/NOR. Food loss and waste (FLW) is a manifestation of poorly functioning food systems. Providing appropriate solutions to FLW in the aquatic food value chains is hampered by the lack of robust evidence-based data. The results of the fish loss assessments contributed to addressing the root causes of significant losses using the multidimensional solutions (MDS) strategy, a broader and holistic approach to FLW solutions. MDS strategy for reducing the losses within the value chain of dagaa is a comprehensive and multisectoral approach aimed at addressing the challenges and maximizing the potential of the fisheries sector in the United Republic of Tanzania. It aims to tackle the significant losses incurred throughout the dagaa fishery value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania with a strong emphasis on promoting the responsible use of fisheries resources for sustainable development. By implementing this strategy, we seek to enhance the efficiency, resilience, and profitability of the dagaa while minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring food security. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureFood loss and waste (FLW) in aquatic food value chains in Sri Lanka 2023
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No results found.This study aimed to review the overall status of food loss and waste (FLW) along the fisheries value chains in Sri Lanka, enabling the FLW to be well understood and the focus of further FLW assessments and solutions. The value chains of marine and inland and aquaculture sectors were found to be pillars of fisheries production in the country. Yellowfin tuna and skipjack tuna contribute significantly to deep-sea fishing and are crucial for fisheries export earnings. Coastal fisheries made up 58 percent of marine catch and brought a variety of fish, mainly targeting local consumption. The study recommends yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna, Shortfin Scad or Mackerel fish (Decapterus macrosoma), of marine fisheries and tilapia from inland fisheries and smoked fish industry from processing were recommended for further FLW assessments along with recommendations for FLW reduction solutions in Sri Lanka.
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