Small-scale fishers, often overlooked by government aid, were less able to adapt to changing market conditions than large companies. As a result, many lost out to bigger players. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global fishing industry. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and disruptions to supply chains all conspired to depress demand for fresh fish in […]
food security
A decade of improving food security around the world
Five ways the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund transformed lives For almost 10 years, the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund has been supporting projects to improve food security in the developing world. Launched in 2009 in the aftermath of the food price crisis brought on by the 2008 recession, the $124.5 million program, which is […]