Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems

This study aims to closely explore the potential of sustainable climate smart aquaculture (CSA) technologies, innovations and management practices (TIMPs) and sustainable fisheries management practices to reduce GHG emissions in Kenya while increasing climate resilience and boosting food production....

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Main Authors: Ogello, Erick, Schindler, Lisa, Chan, Chin Yee, Tran, Nhuong, Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo, Outa, Nicholas, Muthoka, Mavindu, Kyule, Domitila, Atieno, Jenniffer
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Published: WorldFish 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163447
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author Ogello, Erick
Schindler, Lisa
Chan, Chin Yee
Tran, Nhuong
Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo
Outa, Nicholas
Muthoka, Mavindu
Kyule, Domitila
Atieno, Jenniffer
author_browse Atieno, Jenniffer
Chan, Chin Yee
Kyule, Domitila
Muthoka, Mavindu
Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo
Ogello, Erick
Outa, Nicholas
Schindler, Lisa
Tran, Nhuong
author_facet Ogello, Erick
Schindler, Lisa
Chan, Chin Yee
Tran, Nhuong
Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo
Outa, Nicholas
Muthoka, Mavindu
Kyule, Domitila
Atieno, Jenniffer
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description This study aims to closely explore the potential of sustainable climate smart aquaculture (CSA) technologies, innovations and management practices (TIMPs) and sustainable fisheries management practices to reduce GHG emissions in Kenya while increasing climate resilience and boosting food production. In this paper, we used a mixed-methods approach for a systematic review process and a multistakeholder workshop that were conducted to explore future scenarios on the transformation and development of aquatic food systems. In Kenya, priority areas with high potential for low-GHG emissions in aquaculture include (i) selective breeding, (ii) solar powered recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs), (iii) aquaponics, (iv) novel fish feed alternatives, such as biofloc technology (BFT), periphyton technology (PPT) and sustainable biowaste management using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), (v) integrated agriculture–aquaculture (IAA) and integrated multitrophic aquaculture systems (IMTAs). For capture fisheries, the main objective is to reduce fuel combustion and bottom contact while outlining the prospects of using fuel alternatives and limiting fishing efforts to reduce GHG emissions in the sector. Furthermore, post-harvest technologies support the addition of fish value and minimize food waste, while optimized processing efficiency reduces the release of GHG emissions. This paper recommends the formulation of supporting public and private sector policies that include incentives and capacity enhancement of local communities to encourage adoption and upscaling of CSA technologies. This will support the transition to low-GHG aquaculture production in Kenya’s aquaculture sector. In doing so, it will enhance food security while minimizing the negative impacts of fisheries and aquaculture on the environment.
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spelling CGSpace1634472026-01-10T02:00:36Z Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems Ogello, Erick Schindler, Lisa Chan, Chin Yee Tran, Nhuong Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo Outa, Nicholas Muthoka, Mavindu Kyule, Domitila Atieno, Jenniffer sustainable aquaculture aquatic food systems fish low emissions future scenarios This study aims to closely explore the potential of sustainable climate smart aquaculture (CSA) technologies, innovations and management practices (TIMPs) and sustainable fisheries management practices to reduce GHG emissions in Kenya while increasing climate resilience and boosting food production. In this paper, we used a mixed-methods approach for a systematic review process and a multistakeholder workshop that were conducted to explore future scenarios on the transformation and development of aquatic food systems. In Kenya, priority areas with high potential for low-GHG emissions in aquaculture include (i) selective breeding, (ii) solar powered recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs), (iii) aquaponics, (iv) novel fish feed alternatives, such as biofloc technology (BFT), periphyton technology (PPT) and sustainable biowaste management using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), (v) integrated agriculture–aquaculture (IAA) and integrated multitrophic aquaculture systems (IMTAs). For capture fisheries, the main objective is to reduce fuel combustion and bottom contact while outlining the prospects of using fuel alternatives and limiting fishing efforts to reduce GHG emissions in the sector. Furthermore, post-harvest technologies support the addition of fish value and minimize food waste, while optimized processing efficiency reduces the release of GHG emissions. This paper recommends the formulation of supporting public and private sector policies that include incentives and capacity enhancement of local communities to encourage adoption and upscaling of CSA technologies. This will support the transition to low-GHG aquaculture production in Kenya’s aquaculture sector. In doing so, it will enhance food security while minimizing the negative impacts of fisheries and aquaculture on the environment. 2024-12-13 2024-12-13T08:30:10Z 2024-12-13T08:30:10Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163447 en Open Access application/pdf WorldFish Ogello E, Schindler L, Chan CY, Tran N, Obiero K, Outa N, Muthoka M, Kyule D and Atieno V. Exploring future scenarios for advancing low-emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems. Penang, Malaysia: WorldFish. Working paper: 2024-63.
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aquatic food systems
fish
low emissions
future scenarios
Ogello, Erick
Schindler, Lisa
Chan, Chin Yee
Tran, Nhuong
Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo
Outa, Nicholas
Muthoka, Mavindu
Kyule, Domitila
Atieno, Jenniffer
Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title_full Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title_fullStr Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title_full_unstemmed Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title_short Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems
title_sort exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in kenyan aquatic food systems
topic sustainable aquaculture
aquatic food systems
fish
low emissions
future scenarios
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163447
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