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Source- This post on the FishMIP Initiative has been created based on the article “Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world’s ocean, FAO report says” published on “Official page of FAO” on 17 July 2024.
Why in the news?
The Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) report projects that exploitable fish biomass could decline by more than 10% by mid-century, particularly under high-emission scenarios, affecting many regions globally.
About FishMIP Initiative
i) Launch: The Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) was officially launched in 2013 by FAO.
ii) Purpose: It provides knowledge to industry and governments to support effective planning for adaptive and resilient seafood sectors in the face of climate change.
iii) Network: FishMIP includes over 100 marine ecosystem modellers and researchers from around the world.
iv) Collaboration: FishMIP and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) collaborate to understand the long-term impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries using state-of-the-art numerical models.
v) FishMIP2.0: It was established in 2024 to enhance the reliability of modelling projections and address a broader set of policy-related questions relevant to food security and marine resource management, with a continued focus on climate change.
About the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations. 2. It is leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. |
| Headquarter | Rome, Italy. |
| Goal | To achieve food security for all, ensure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. |
| Members | 1. 195 members, including 194 countries and the European Union. 2. World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are its sister bodies. |
| Reports Published | 1. The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 3. The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 4. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) |
UPSC Syllabus: International organisation
