African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS)

New evidence from the GLOW programme makes the case that climate-smart businesses innovating in the low-carbon, climate-resilient space require a gender lens approach to meet their full potential for economic sustainability and positive climate impact.

This brief analysis offers key lessons on deployment, cage delivery and assembly, and community engagement insights after the deployment of three marine cages for the purpose of fish and seaweed farming and to form part of an IMTA system.

Presenting an overview of existing business models being used by coastal fisherwomen, the brief aims to identify weaknesses of the businesses and ensure women are empowered effectively, their businesses are profitable, and they stop being marginalised.

This brief presentats analysis of challenges and opportunities for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) technology of seaweed and fish as a low-carbon, gender-transformative, environmentally, and economically sustainable innovation for empowerment in coastal Kenya.

Blue economy inclusive policies and initiatives that empower women in fisheries, aquaculture, and related sectors could unlock opportunities for women to enhance livelihoods. This brief presents insights to inform country approaches to integrating these approaches.

This brief explores the role of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems in the case of aquaculture of fish and seaweed in Kwale and Kilifi Counties as a model to meet the growing demands for seafood while ensuring environmental sustainability.