Scientific objectives and research project

Background: The aquaculture sector faces numerous challenges due to environmental changes, including climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. There is increasing demand for sustainable aquaculture practices that minimize ecological impacts while maintaining productivity. Using agroecology—a holistic and environmentally friendly farming approach—within aquaculture ASACHA addresses sustainability challenges. Objective: The network aims to devise and implement aquaculture practices that align with agroecological principles. A key objective is to promote practices that support and enhance the ecosystem services provided by aquatic environments. Aquaculture systems adaptation to the impacts of climate change are crucial components of ASACHA's goals; improving efficiency in using natural resources, such as water and food web, ensures the sustainability of aquaculture operations; encouraging biodiversity within aquaculture systems to increase ecological resilience and sustainability. Engaging in multidisciplinary research and working with policymakers to foster sustainable aquaculture practices globally. The network aims to create a resilient aquaculture industry that can thrive amidst global environmental and economic changes by adopting innovative, eco-friendly practices.

IRD units involved

• Département Ecologie, biodiversité et fonctionnement des écosystèmescontinentaux (ECOBIO)
• ISEM

Member Institutions

IRD : Institut de recherche pour le développement

Agence Nationale de l’Aquaculture (ANAG) - Guinée

Agency for Marine and Fisheries research and Human Resources (AMAFRAH) - Indonésie

APDRA : APDRA pisciculture paysanne

CIRAD : Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement

FOFIFA : Centre national de la recherche appliquée au développement rural

Directorate General for Aquaculture - Indonésie

FIA : Fisheries Administration

ITC : Institute of Technology of Cambodia

INRAe : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

INPHB : Institut national polytechnique Houphouët-Boigny

NLU : Nong Lam University

RUA : Royal University of Agriculture

Université Alassane Ouattara - Bouaké

UM : Université de Montpellier

VNUA : Vietnam National University of Agriculture

Scientific fields

Écologie des écosystèmes et des communautés, macroécologie

Targeted Sustainable Development Goal(s)

ODD01 - PAS DE PAUVRETE

ODD03 - BONNE SANTE ET BIEN-ETRE

ODD04 - EDUCATION DE QUALITE

ODD15 - VIE TERRESTRE

ODD17 - PARTENARIATS POUR LA REALISATION DES OBJECTIFS