Sustainable aquaculture is positioned as a critical solution for global food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The report identifies a $1.5 trillion investment opportunity that could generate up to 22 million new jobs by 2050—far exceeding the 8–14 million jobs projected under a “business-as-usual” scenario—while boosting annual production to 255 million metric tons. To realize this potential, the sector must shift toward environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable practices, requiring innovative financing, stronger public-private collaboration, and a transition from small-scale to more intensive production. Key enablers include green finance instruments like sustainability-linked loans and blue bonds, alongside leveraging successful export models from countries like Ecuador (shrimp), Chile (salmon), and Vietnam (Pangasius).
Sustainable aquaculture is positioned as a critical solution for global food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The report identifies a $1.5 trillion investment opportunity that could generate up to 22 million new jobs by 2050—far exceeding the 8–14 million jobs projected under a “business-as-usual” scenario—while boosting annual production to 255 million metric tons. To realize this potential, the sector must shift toward environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable practices, requiring innovative financing, stronger public-private collaboration, and a transition from small-scale to more intensive production. Key enablers include green finance instruments like sustainability-linked loans and blue bonds, alongside leveraging successful export models from countries like Ecuador (shrimp), Chile (salmon), and Vietnam (Pangasius).
