Aquaculture, according to specialists at the International Labor Organization (ILO), could be utilized today to feed the world's rising population with serious work and a sustainable strategy.

The experts agreed that Covid-19 findings should drive reforms toward a more resistant sector to promote both efficient enterprises and good labor at the end of a meeting on aquaculture in the rural economy.

During the discussion, which brought together leaders from governments, employers, and employees, it was said that a sustainable model helps to alleviate poverty and famine in many vulnerable rural communities. 

Many people rely on it for their livelihoods and food, with at least 20.5 million people employed in primary aquaculture production and many more employed in the supply chain.

Aquaculture, as per the ILO, has the capability to satisfy food and nutrition security challenges in a sustainable way due to global population expansion and environmental pressures.

“Sustainable and inclusive growth of the aquaculture industry could be more beneficial in increasing incomes and livelihoods of many rural communities, and contributing to the efforts to decrease poverty.”