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Daw Ni Ni Than receiving fish feed for her farm, photo taken, 2023, Myanmar. © Jue Ko Ko Thet

From pond to plate – how aquaculture leverages women empowerment in Myanmar

A Story from Myanmar

In rural Myanmar, aquaculture is a key source of food and income for many households, yet remains highly vulnerable to instability and rising production costs. For women like Daw Ni Ni Than, fish farming is increasingly becoming a pathway from economic dependency towards greater stability and self-determination.


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Arrival of SANWFA OCEAN20 panellists and exhibitors. © GIZ

Women as guardians of our ocean

A Story from South Africa

In coastal communities, women are closely connected to the ocean as processors, traders, and holders of local ecological knowledge. Yet their contributions to fisheries and marine governance often remain invisible, despite being essential for the sustainable use and protection of marine resources.


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