WorldFish

WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Operating with a robust global presence across 30 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, the institution has established itself as a global leader in research and innovation, focusing heavily on the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable aquaculture and small-scale fisheries.

Strategic Vision and 2030 Mission

Our Vision

An inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future.

Our Mission

To end hunger and advance sustainable development by 2030 through science and innovation to transform food, land and water systems with aquatic foods for healthier people and planet.

Research, Innovation, and Methodology

The organization operates at the intersection of scientific discovery and practical implementation, utilizing a three-tiered approach to maximize field-level and systemic impact:

• Cutting-Edge Research: Creating, advancing, and translating aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions, including genetic improvement technologies, fish health solutions, and resilient farming systems.
• Evidence for Policymaking: Shifting and shaping practices, public investments, and international development policies through data-driven insights and socio-economic evidence.
• Knowledge Co-Creation: Partnering with international, regional, and national bodies to co-develop and deliver transformative scientific innovations, tools, and sustainable practices.

Partnership and Inclusion

As a member of the CGIAR global agricultural research partnership, WorldFish embeds gender equity, youth engagement, and structural social inclusion into the core of its operational design. By working directly alongside local communities, the organization empowers millions of smallholder farmers and fishers who rely directly on aquatic ecosystems to secure their daily livelihoods, fulfill nutritional needs, and build systemic resilience against the rising impacts of climate change.