Aquaculture identified as key to future food security

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René Christensen, director of the Danish Aquaculture Producer Organization, argues that aquaculture is essential for meeting the rising global demand for animal protein while reducing the climate footprint of food production.

Citing a 2025 World Bank report titled ‘Harnessing the Waters: Sustainable Aquaculture’, Christensen notes that fish and shellfish farming is the world’s fastest-growing food sector. The report suggests aquaculture can enhance food security and economic development while producing lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to other animal protein sources.

Key advantages of aquaculture include higher efficiency in converting feed to body weight and a lower requirement for land and freshwater than traditional land-based meat production. Christensen emphasizes that modern aquaculture operates under strict environmental requirements, documentation, and control.

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Dansk Akvakultur Producentorganisation · René Christensen · World Bank

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[● 4 SOURCES] Aquaculture production requires less land and freshwater than many other forms of animal production. jammerbugtnetavis.dk · morsoenetavis.dk · nyborgnetavis.dk · vesthimmerlandnetavis.dk
[● 4 SOURCES] Aquaculture can contribute to food security and economic development. jammerbugtnetavis.dk · morsoenetavis.dk · nyborgnetavis.dk · vesthimmerlandnetavis.dk
[● 4 SOURCES] Fish farming generally has a lower climate footprint than land-based meat production. jammerbugtnetavis.dk · morsoenetavis.dk · nyborgnetavis.dk · vesthimmerlandnetavis.dk
[● 4 SOURCES] The World Bank report identifies aquaculture as the fastest-growing food sector globally. jammerbugtnetavis.dk · morsoenetavis.dk · nyborgnetavis.dk · vesthimmerlandnetavis.dk