In this 90-minute webinar, Illuminating Hidden Harvests experts and authors share the rationale and methods behind the initiative and some of the progress and results so far. It includes a moderated roundtable discussion on how to leverage the methods, information and results [...]

A new study highlights the need to safeguard natural resources, specifically inland water bodies, not only as healthy ecosystems, but as sources of nutrient-rich food for children at an age that is most critical to ensure their optimal growth and [...]

The first news update (April 2019) for the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative, featuring the progress of research activities, the latest news and upcoming events. Full Text

The second issue of the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative news update (October 2019) featuring the progress of research activities, the latest news and upcoming events. Full Text

The third issue of the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative news update (July 2020), featuring the progress of research activities, the latest news and upcoming events. Full text

Small-scale fisheries play an important role in contributing to food security, nutrition, livelihoods and local and national economies. However, there is often limited data and information available (or not easily accessible) on their contributions, and hence small scale fisheries tend [...]

This 90-minute webinar will provide a snapshot of some key findings from the IHH report. Due out in 2022, the IHH report ties together the efforts of nearly 800 authors and experts to contribute to a more complete picture of [...]

The global aquatic food industry, long under scrutiny over environmental sustainability concerns, has also come under increased scrutiny within the past decade over poor working conditions and severe human rights violations, including widespread use of forced labour and child labour. [...]

In 2018, the Nereus Program gathered a group of international experts to plan and map out next steps of the Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative with an emphasis on cross-cutting issues of equity in small-scale fisheries. Full Text

As part of the Illuminating Hidden Harvests study, a team at Duke University working in partnership with FAO and WorldFish is helping to shed light on the contributions of women in small-scale fisheries. Full text