GLOBAL ACTION NETWORK Sustainable Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition Sustainable food from the oceans and inland waters plays a significant role for food security and nutrition. This Global Action Network mobilizes actions for sustainable aquatic food systems to include aquatic foods as a key food source for achieving food security and improved nutrition in the Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016–2030) in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – bridging the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition and the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021–2030). Kick-off Final five years of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition Network in Action Events Data in support of Food Security and Nutrition – Aquatic Foods for Resilient Food Systems17th June 2026, Mombasa, Kenya Aquatic Foods for Resilient Food Systems20th April 2026, Bergen, Norway Taste the Ocean: Student-Led Seafood Adventures with Fiskesprell20th April 2026, Bergen, Norway See more Newsletters See more Actions and Knowledge The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World. Towards 2030: Advancing Nutrition on the Global Agenda FAO E-learning Academy Joint FAO/WHO Background document See more Related Events Codex 49, 6-10 July, Geneva, Switzerland SSF Summit 2026, 4-6 September, Rome, Italy 9th World One Health Congress, 4-7 September, Lisbon, Portugal COFI37, 7-11 September, Rome, Italy Micronutrient Forum 7th Global Conference, 28 September – 1 October, Accra, Ghana | Online World Food Forum, 8-16 October, Rome, Italy CFS 54, 19-23 October, Rome, Italy COP 17 Convention on Biological Diversity, 19–30 October, Yerevan, Armenia UN Climate Change Conference – COP31, 9-20 November, Antalya, Türkiye 2026 UN Water Conference, 2-4 December, United Arab Emirates Ocean Decade Conference 2027, 7-9 April 2027, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil See more Budstikke We adopt the budstikke as a symbol to carry key messages related to sustainable aquatic food systems for food security and nutrition — to encourage boundary-crossing between people with different knowledge and perspectives, and to call for actions from healthy waters to healthy people, emphasizing the inclusion of aquatic foods as a key for food security and nutrition.  8 May, 2026: SPF 2026 Small pelagic fish are nutrient-rich foods essential for food security, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Fisheries management should account for nutrient yields, not only biomass and economic returns. Balancing direct human consumption and fishmeal production is critical to maximizing nutritional benefits. Unlocking the full potential of small pelagic fisheries requires collaboration across nutrition, fisheries, ecosystem, and food systems sectors. 11th November, 2025: COP30 Side Event at the Nordic Pavillion Aquatic foods are nutrient-rich, low footprint climate solution, core of a just and sustainable food system. Fishers, aquaculture workers and traditional communities: protagonists and guardians of territorial knowledge, they must shape policy. Cross-border and cross-sector cooperation builds resilient, low-emission and inclusive aquatic food systems. Evidence-based, culturally adapted and accessible information and education turn aquatic foods into everyday healthy diets for all. Reach children early, positive seafood experiences and mindset interventions in schools build lifelong healthy, sustainable habits. 27 August, 2025: IUNS-ICN2025 Scientific Symposium Nutritionists should be more visible in food system dialogues. Food system transformation is a smart investment and requires bundled actions by multiple actors. Efficient regulations, innovations and shift in mindset and social norms are also crucial. School meals should follow climate-friendly dietary guidelines and be introduced gradually accompanied by a pedagogical concept. Safe foods from the ocean with efficient monitoring system are important. Increase in seafood consumption can promote both human health and sustainability. 9 June, 2025: UNOC2025 Mini Conference International and regional cooperation is essential. Science and evidence-based policy are fundamental to sustainable ocean governance and sustainable aquatic food systems. Capacity building and inclusion are key to long-term sustainability. The role of aquatic foods in nutrition and food security must be recognized and strengthened. Read key messages Gain & Share Tool Sufficient Aquatic Food Safe Aquatic Food Nutritious Aquatic Food Dietary Needs Food Preferences Leaving No One Behind Toward Common Goals Use tool
