SoundWaves: Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway

Strengthening Support for Bangladesh’s Small-Scale Fishers

Bangladesh’s small-scale fishers face challenges linked to climate change, seasonal fishing bans, and limited social protection. This episode examines how these factors affect livelihoods during closed fishing seasons and reviews existing support mechanisms. It also highlights opportunities to strengthen social protection through more inclusive policies, improved targeting, and better alignment with the needs of fishing communities.

Solar Freezers Power Up Livelihoods and Food Security in Kenya’s Kilifi County

What if the fish didn’t have to spoil before reaching the market? In Kilifi, Kenya, solar-powered freezers are changing that reality for small-scale fishers. This episode explores how AABS and partners are introducing pay-as-you-go cold storage in off-grid coastal communities, reducing post-catch losses, improving fish prices, and strengthening incomes. By replacing uncertainty with reliable solar energy, fishers are building more resilient and profitable livelihoods.

Empowering Data Collection for Sustainable Aquaculture

Zanzibar’s small-scale fisheries are entering a new digital era. Through the Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS), paper-based data collection is being replaced with real-time digital systems using tools like Peskas. This enables faster, more transparent fisheries data on catches, species, and fishing zones, supporting better decision-making. By improving data access for fishers, traders, and managers, AABS is strengthening governance, transparency, and sustainability in the sector.

From Mafia Island to Lubumbashi – Capturing Regional Nuances in Fish Loss Assessment

This episode explores the urgent issue of postharvest fish loss in Tanzania’s small-scale fisheries—indicated to be more than 30%. To better understand this issue, researchers carried out an in-depth fish loss assessment focused on the value chain of a small, but important fish, Dagaa. Through the promotion of sustainable post-harvest processing practices, AABS aims to help reduce fish loss and waste.