Harnessing the Waters - Volume I

Overview & Synopsis

The report focuses on the following specific research questions: 1. What do historical trends tell us about the future of aquaculture in providing aquatic or blue foods? 2. What role do finance and investment play in sustainable aquaculture development? How have financial mechanisms, government, the private-sector, capacity-building, policy and regulatory frameworks, research and innovation shaped the development of aquaculture industries? 3. How have different jurisdictions and technologies resolved various technical, social, and environmental challenges over the years? How have successes and failures influenced growth in each industry, and what actions resolved them? 4. What are the development pathways of selected aquaculture value chains, and what insights can be gained from the roles of public and private finance in their start-up and growth? 5. What are the risks, opportunities, and rewards for aquaculture financiers? 6. What lessons can be learned to establish effective enabling conditions that facilitate financial investment in sustainable aquaculture endeavors? How can real-world experiences guide future investments in sustainable aquaculture? This report analyzes seven mature aquaculture industries across countries, exploring how finance and investment, government, the private-sector, capacity-building, policy and regulatory frameworks, research and innovation and different players have shaped their development. The intended audience for this report is a range of public and private financial institutions and multilateral banks, as well as governments, philanthropies, and individuals seeking to enable greater aquaculture investments in one or more regions.