Panelists in this event discussed how aquatic foods, healthy diets, and nature-based solutions promote a sustainable blue economy and resilient communities.

Healthy marine ecosystems are crucial for the food security and livelihoods of millions of people in Asia and the Pacific. In 2019, ADB launched the Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies, which aims to expand support for ocean health and marine economy projects.

Civil society organizations, including nongovernment organizations, play important roles in protecting the ocean. ADB has been collaborating with the WWF to raise awareness about strategic approaches to promote nature-based solutions and blue and aquatic foods.

The event, led by WWF and Worldfish, was held on the sidelines of the 55th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors.

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