Unit for Social and Environmental Research

08/05/2026

👩‍🌾🐟 "The experiences of farmers in Con Son demonstrate that gender equality is not only a social issue but also a development opportunity. When women and marginalized groups have equal access to resources, knowledge, and decision-making processes, aquaculture systems become more productive, resilient and sustainable."

The experiences of farmers in Con Son demonstrate that gender equality is not only a social issue but also a development opportunity. When women and marginalized groups have equal access to resourc…

18/04/2026

🐟🌳 "The integration of conservation and sustainable utilization strategies represents a promising approach for managing freshwater resources in rural highland regions. The experience of Omkoi District demonstrates that community-based aquaculture can effectively enhance food security and at the same time reduce pressure on natural fish populations."

The integration of conservation and sustainable utilization strategies represents a promising approach for managing freshwater resources in rural highland regions. The experience of Omkoi District …

17/04/2026

👩‍🌾🦐🌴 "In terms of shrimp-mangrove farming in Cambodia, the existing evidence implies that women are key laborers, marketers, and household decision‑makers, but are poorly represented in formal farm, cooperative, and mangrove‑governance decisions. Designing farming systems to be equitable requires explicit inclusion of women in producer groups, co‑management institutions, training, and benefit‑sharing mechanisms."

In terms of shrimp-mangrove farming in Cambodia, the existing evidence implies that women are key laborers, marketers, and household decision‑makers, but are poorly represented in formal farm, coop…

14/04/2026

🐟🌏 "As policymakers and development partners increasingly prioritize the concepts of both NbS and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), integration of genetic improvement programs into aquaculture strategies offers a practical and scalable method to foster resilient, equitable, and sustainable aquatic food systems for all."

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As policymakers and development partners increasingly prioritize the concepts of both NbS and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), integration of genetic improvement programs into aquacultu…

13/04/2026

👩‍🌾🦐 "The nature-based aquaculture systems of the Delta have survived centuries of flood, drought, and market upheaval in no small part because of the accumulated ecological knowledge of those who tend the systems; and the greater part of that wisdom has flowed through the hands of women."

The nature-based aquaculture systems of the Delta have survived centuries of flood, drought, and market upheaval in no small part because of the accumulated ecological knowledge of those who tend t…

13/04/2026

👩‍🌾🐟 "They manage the money, they monitor the water levels and they guard the ponds. Yet in many aquaculture households, women are rarely recognized as the primary breadwinners. Behind assets worth billions of VND are grandmothers, mothers and wives labelled 'homemakers', with little say over the property they helped build."

They manage the money, they monitor the water levels and they guard the ponds. Yet in many aquaculture households, women are rarely recognized as the primary breadwinners. Behind assets worth billi…

11/04/2026

🌿💦 "Ulva cultivation has great potential as an aquaculture-based climate solution. It can improve coastal livelihoods, enhance food security, and build circular economies. For Southeast Asia in particular, the opportunity to lead in algal decarbonization could position the region as both a climate nature-based innovator and economic beneficiary."

Ulva cultivation has great potential as an aquaculture-based climate solution. It can improve coastal livelihoods, enhance food security, and build circular economies. For Southeast Asia in particu…

11/04/2026

🐟🌿 "The aquaponics system produces both animal protein and fresh vegetables within the same footprint. Fish provide a reliable source of dietary protein, while leafy greens and vegetables grown using treated wastewater contribute to household nutrition and potential surplus income."

The aquaponics system produces both animal protein and fresh vegetables within the same footprint. Fish provide a reliable source of dietary protein, while leafy greens and vegetables grown using t…

06/04/2026

🌾🦐 "The rice-shrimp farming system presents a viable solution to the growing climate change complexities facing Vietnam’s Mekong Delta (VMD) through rotating rice and shrimp crops during the dry and rainy seasons and by taking advantage of each crop’s leftovers to produce organic products."

Essay by Nguyen Tra My.

The rice-shrimp farming system presents a viable solution to the growing climate change complexities facing Vietnam’s Mekong Delta (VMD) through rotating rice and shrimp crops during the dry …

06/02/2026

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