Introduction

Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors globally, offering significant opportunities for economic growth, food security, and climate resilience. The World Bank report “Harnessing the Waters: A Trillion Dollar Investment Opportunity in Sustainable Aquaculture” provides an in-depth assessment of market trends, investment potential, and regional opportunities across key geographies. This launch event for Volume II of the report brings together experts and stakeholders to present the report’s findings and discuss regional pathways for sustainable aquaculture development.

Objective of the Session

To present the key global findings and takeaways from the Harnessing the Waters report and showcase regional investment opportunities through case studies from Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC), and Africa, fostering dialogue among policymakers, investors, and development partners.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased awareness of global and regional aquaculture investment opportunities.
• Knowledge sharing on successful models and enabling conditions from regional case studies.
• Initial engagement toward collaboration and pipeline development among stakeholders.

Target Audience

• Government policymakers (Fisheries, Agriculture, Finance, Environment)
• Private sector investors and aquaculture companies
• Development partners and financial institutions
• Research institutions and academia
• NGOs and civil society organizations

Proposed Agenda (2 Hours)