Fisheries and Aquaculture Sustainable value chains

Editor/Mohamed Shihab

Global fisheries and aquaculture production has steadily expanded in recent years, making aquatic foods one of the most widely traded products in the world. But increases in production and trade do not mean equitable distribution, growth or sharing of benefits. To achieve that, we need a transformative action.

Transforming the way aquatic foods are harvested, processed, marketed, traded and consumed is key to long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability. This is what FAO calls a Blue Transformation, a vision where resilient, equitable and transparent value chains lead to more opportunities for all. This page presents our projects, products and services.

Our work in action

FAO's work on value chains includes standard-setting and normative activities. These are based on Members' directions which are discussed and adopted through the FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade. The Organization also supports Members to improve post-harvest operations, through traceability, reduction of food loss and waste, biosecurity, food safety, also through scientific advice to the Codex Alimentarius, and the implementation of cost-effective technologies.