NEPAQUA – Innovating Nepalese Aquaculture
NEPAQUA aims to drive a sustainable aquaculture transition in Nepal through an interdisciplinary approach combining socio-ecological and socio-technical perspectives. By establishing an Aquaculture Systems Living Lab at the Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), the project promotes innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and capacity building across academia, policy institutions, and local communities.
Funded by the Swiss Leading House South Asia
NEPAQUA Webinar Series – Innovating Nepalese Aquaculture
Together with AFU, we organized five webinars that explored key aspects of aquaculture and aquaponics, covering foundational principles, local experiences, practical low-tech solutions, gender perspectives, and innovation pathways. These sessions connected Nepal to the global Living Lab network led by ZHAW, fostering knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The webinars took place on selected Thursdays at 13:00 (CET) / 17:45 (Nepal time), and begann on 13 November 2025.
Webinar Schedule
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| 13.11.2025 | What is Aquaponics & Why Does it Matter in Nepal? |
| 27.11.2025 |
Aquaculture in Nepal: Research, Practice, and Policy Governmental View on Aquaculture and Aquaponic Development and Regulation Mr. Subash Kumar Jha, Fisheries Development Officer, CFPC Current Research Learnings from Nepal Dr. Md. Akbal Husen, Senior Scientist and Chief of FRS, Begnas Ms. Umita Sah, Scientist and Chief of NFRC, Godawari, NARC AFU’s Role in Education, Research, and Extension Mr. Rahul Ranjan, Assistant Professor and Head of the Aquatic Resources Department, AFU Community Experiences, Including Women’s Involvement Prof. Dr. Sunila Rai, Coordinator, Fisheries Program, AFU |
| 18.12.2025 | How Does Aquaponics Work in Practice? |
| 21.05.2026 | Nile Tilapia: Science and Socio-Economic Impact for Nepali Aquaculture |
| 04.06.2026 | Rapid Food System Scan |
The webinars were done in collaboration with the partners listed below. Recordings are available upon request (contact Dr. Zala Schmautz, sczm@zhaw.ch).
