Source: Hi.no / Øystein Rygg Haanæs
HI’s Marian Kjellevold is the only Norwegian researcher on a team of nine international experts tasked with preparing a report for the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS).
– “I am proud to be part of this.” It’s a recognition of the work we do at HI, both on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in general, and through the EAF Nansen Program and our bilateral projects, where we’re responsible for promoting nutrition and food security throughout the entire chain from sea to plate,” says Kjellevold.
Provides a basis for decision-making within the UN system
The report is intended to provide knowledge-based and action-oriented advice on how fisheries and aquaculture can contribute more to global food security and nutrition in a sustainable manner.
The recommendations will lay the groundwork for political discussion at a plenary session of the CFS in Rome in October 2027.
HI’s Research Director Geir Huse views the appointment as a great feather in the cap for both Kjellevold and HI:
– “The fact that our researchers are entrusted with such tasks shows that we possess expertise that is highly valued in important international forums.”
Selected by an independent UN panel
The researchers on the interdisciplinary team were nominated by the independent UN panel HLPE-FNS (High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition).
In making the appointments, great emphasis was placed, among other things, on the participants’ independence, scientific relevance, and thematic and regional expertise.
How can we provide proper nutrition for a growing global population?
Kjellevold looks forward to contributing to this effort, which is already underway:
– Ultimately, this is about how we can manage to provide enough nutritious food for a growing global population—in a sustainable way. Seafood is a good source of vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein, and sustainable fishing and aquaculture will be absolutely crucial for global food security and nutrition in the future.
– Highly relevant in the Norwegian context as well
The researcher believes the report’s topic is highly relevant for Norway as well.
– “We are a major fishing and aquaculture nation, with increased focus on emergency preparedness and food security. I look forward to sharing these experiences with such an important international academic community,” she says.
