Expression of Interest For Case Studies Of Investment And Design Of Integrated Aquaculture Into Land And Seascapes

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Case Studies Of Investment And Design Of Integrated Aquaculture Into Land And Seascapes The Escalating Challenges Posed By Climate Change; Coupled With The Rapid Expansion Of The Global Human Population; Have Created An Urgent Imperative To Seek Out And Establish Food Production Systems That Are Not Only Sustainable But Also Resilient And Highly Efficient. These Systems Must Not Only Cater To Our Nutritional Needs But Also Play A Crucial Role In The Conservation And Restoration Of Biodiversity; While Simultaneously Offering Essential Ecosystem Services. The Resilience Of Agricultural Landscapes And The Livelihoods Of Resource-Poor Farmers; Particularly Women And Youth; Face A Mounting Threat Due To Multiple Factors Including (But Not Limited To) Resource Scarcity; The Ongoing Loss Of Biodiversity; And The Suboptimal Utilization Of The Available Natural Resources. As Population Growth And Urbanization Continue; The Competition For Finite Resources Intensifies; Placing Additional Stress On Small-Scale Farmers Who Rely On These Resources For Their Sustenance. Biodiversity Loss Is A Pressing Concern In Agricultural Landscapes. It Disrupts The Delicate Balance Of Ecosystems; Making Crops More Susceptible To Extreme Weather Events. This; In Turn; Heightens The Vulnerability Of Resource-Poor Farmers And Exacerbates Food Insecurity. Furthermore; Inefficiencies In Resource Utilization (Land; Water; And Energy) Represent A Significant Hurdle. Many Resource-Poor Farmers Lack Access To Modern Agricultural Practices And Technologies That Can Optimize Resource Use. As A Result; They May Overuse Or Misuse Resources; Leading To Land Degradation; Nutrient Depletion; And Decreased Productivity Over Time. These Intertwined Challenges Underscore The Necessity For Innovative And Adaptable Solutions That Can Safeguard Both The Environment And The Well-Being Of Those Dependent On It. In Response To These Multifaceted Challenges; Aquaculture Emerges As A Vital Solution With Far-Reaching Implications. As Of The Year 2020; Aquaculture Stood As A Pivotal Player In Global Food Production; Contributing An Impressive 57% Of All Blue Food Production. Notably; This Industry Has Served As A Substantial Source Of Employment; Generating Over 20 Million Jobs Primarily In Rural Areas. Moreover; Aquaculture Serves As A Lifeline For Billions Of Individuals Across The Globe; Offering Them A Means Of Livelihood And Sustenance. Furthermore; Aquaculture Is Noteworthy For Its Potential To Empower Marginalized Groups; Including Women And Youth; By Providing Them With Opportunities For Meaningful Employment And Income Generation. By Bolstering Their Engagement In Aquaculture Activities; These Groups Can Attain A More Secure Economic Foothold; Fostering Community Resilience In The Face Of Environmental And Economic Uncertainties. However; The Challenges Faced By Aquaculture; Particularly In The Context Of Fed Aquaculture; Are Indeed Multifaceted And Often Aggravated In Resource-Poor Fish Farm Settings. A Significant Issue Is The Inadequacy And Prohibitive Costs Associated With The Inputs (E.G. Fish Feed; Fertilizers; Technical Resources Etc.) Required For Successful Fish Farming Operations. The Resulting Consequence Of These Challenges Is Substantial Yield Gaps; Which Essentially Means That The Potential Production Capacity Of These Aquaculture Systems Remains Vastly Underutilized. Addressing These Challenges Necessitates Innovative Approaches That Can Empower Resource-Poor Fish Farmers And Bridge The Existing Yield Gaps. One Such Approach Is The Concept Of Integrated Aquaculture; That Synergizes Different Components Of The Farming Systems; Optimizes The Use Of Available Resources To Produce A Higher Yield Per Unit Of Input (Often Referred To As More Crop Per Drop). Therefore; Integrated Aquaculture Emerges As A Promising Pathway To Not Only Boost Food Production And Food Security But Also Has The Potential To Increase Economic Resilience Of Farmers In Resource-Poor Settings. Moreover; The Findings From Initiatives Like The Pathways To Inclusion Of Aquaculture Into Land And Seascape Programs (P178806) Underscore That Integrated Aquaculture Not Only Leads To Increased Productivity And Revenue Generation But Also Reduces The Environmental Footprint Associated With Agricultural And Livestock Operations Within Land And Seascapes. Integrating Aquaculture Into Land And Seascape Programs Can Enhance Their (Land And Seascape) Design And Implementation; Directly Empower Women And Youth; Bolstering Their Engagement In Income-Generating Endeavors.. Studies Indicate That Globally; Women Are Only Involved In About 20% Of Direct Aquaculture Production; And Especially Less In Intensive Commercial Systems. Conversely; Approximately 60% Of Women Actively Engage In Post-Production Tasks Such As Harvesting; Product Cleaning; Preparation; Marketing; And Value Addition; Along With Juvenile Rearing Activities Like Hatcheries And Nurseries. Integrated Aquaculture; Known For Its Extensive And Environmentally Friendly Approach; Enables Broader Participation By Women And Youth Across The Entire Production Chain In Community-Based Settings. Aquaculture; While Vital For Global Food Security And Income Generation; Has Often Been Criticized For Negative Environmental Impacts. However; By Harnessing The Principles Of Natural Ecosystems; Integrated Aquaculture Can Serve As A Nature-Based Solution (Nbs) That Not Only Reduces The Environmental Footprint Of Aquaculture Operations But Also Promotes Ecological Sustainability; Biodiversity-Friendly Practices; Biodiversity Conservation; And Potentially Facilitates Payment For Ecosystems Services (Pes). [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.] Tender Link : Http://Www.Worldbank.Org/En/About/Corporate-Procurement/Business-Opportunities/Administrative-Procurement?Order=Desc

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