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The Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model by NEWS in the Sundarbans received Global Technical Recognition from FAO for climate-adaptive, conservation-linked, and livelihood-supporting aquaculture.
Description:
The Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model, developed by the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), has been awarded Global Technical Recognition by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- Event: FAO’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations & World Food Forum
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Date of Recognition: October 15, 2025
About the SAIME Model:
- Location: Indian Sundarbans, West Bengal
- Developed by: Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), an NGO
- Objective: To integrate mangrove conservation with sustainable aquaculture for climate-resilient livelihoods.
Key Features:
- Promotes ecosystem-based, climate-adaptive, and conservation-linked livelihoods.
- Ensures 5%–30% mangrove coverage in aquaculture ponds.
- Implemented across ~29.84 hectares by 42 fish farmers.
- Farmers’ annual net profit increased by over 100%, primarily due to lower production costs.
- Uses mangrove litter as fodder in Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) aquaculture.
- Encourages chemical-free shrimp farming and community participation.
Significance:
- Enhances coastal resilience against sea-level rise.
- Contributes to carbon sequestration and climate action.
- Balances livelihood security with mangrove ecosystem conservation.
- Addresses the negative impacts of unsustainable shrimp farming in the Sundarbans.
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