Country: Tanzania
Lead organisation: MAVUNOLAB (The Post-harvest Innovation Centre)
Climate change is severely impacting aquatic food production in Tanzania, increasing post-harvest losses and threatening the livelihoods of fish-dependent communities. Traditional fish drying methods like sun-drying and smoking are inefficient, exposing fish to contaminants, contributing to spoilage, and generating significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This project offers a climate-smart solution by introducing solar-powered fish drying technology to small-scale processors around Lake Victoria in Tanzania. Solar drying halves drying time, prevents spoilage, and significantly reduces CO2 emissions, providing a cleaner and more sustainable alternative.