Causes and solutions

Food loss and waste (FLW) occurs at all levels of the fisheries and aquaculture value chain. Understanding why and identifying where FLW happens is crucial in arming decision-makers with information that can reduce and prevent it. Reducing FLW is becoming increasingly more important as demand for fish as food increases.

This section of the website brings together information and relevant resources related to the causes of, and solutions to reduce FLW in aquatic value chains. Its purpose is to support learning, awareness, and informed action by providing users with access to relevant materials, data, and tools. The section can be explored by:

1. navigating through the thematic icons and the dropdown bars; 
2. visiting the dedicated search page, which lists all content and provides access to the search system.

Through the information provided, the platform aims to help build greater understanding of causes and solutions and encourage collaborative efforts to reduce FLW across aquatic food systems.

Value chain activities 

A value chain is the full range of activities that are required to bring a product or service from its conception to the final consumers.