Nurturing communities, securing our future:
Aquaculture in Ivory Coast

civa.blue is the data-driven spatial framework platform underpinning sustainable aquaculture in Ivory Coast.

Explore how the responsible expansion of aquaculture across the country is driving economic growth while bolstering food security within communities.

Mission

civa.blue is an aquaculture spatial framework initiative developed with the Ivorian Government in partnership with the World Bank Group.

Our mission is to chart an evidence-led course for Ivorian aquaculture, ensuring ecologically responsible growth and enhanced food security.

Meticulously identifying the most suitable areas for aquaculture development based on a wide range of metrics and models, CIVA.blue provides powerful yet accessible decision support for the sector. Join us in this exploration of possibility.

Navigating the sector: Evidence-based aquaculture governance
civa.blue informs stakeholders on the best path towards efficient and effective aquaculture governance; logical regulations and effective management practices ensure both thriving businesses and protected ecosystems.
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Thriving communities = Sustainable aquaculture
civa.blue navigates the narrow space between efficient resource utilisation and environmental stewardship. Together, we can ensure that aquaculture practices not only meet the demands of today but also safeguard Ivorian lakes and waterways for generations to come.
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Guiding future prosperity: Ivorian aquaculture in 2030 and beyond
civa.blue delivers a blueprint for sustainable aquaculture growth into the future, showing the most suitable areas for farming multiple species. Let us build a future where sustainable aquaculture thrives in Ivory Coast.
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Solving the equation: Optimal aquaculture production.
civa.blue aligns real-world data with modelled environmental capacity, maximising any aquaculture operation's economic and ecological viability. Discover how CIVA.blue optimises Ivorian production for the benefit of all.
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Empowering progress: Our vision

1. Scaling aquaculture

civa.blue decreases economic and ecological risk for aquaculture farmers by locating optimal areas for farming tilapia and catfish, allowing them to scale their businesses with confidence.

2. Data-supported efficiency

civa.blue makes governance decisions far quicker for aquaculture licensing and other related activities through a powerful interactive user interface.

3. Ecological stewardship

The spatial algorithms within civa.blue approach Ivorian aquaculture from an ecological perspective, safeguarding Ivory Coast's aquatic resources for future generations.

Communities

Fisheries
Ivory Coast's fisheries in her many rivers and lakes are integral to local industry, providing a vital source of financial and nutritional sustenance for communities from Korhogo to Abidjan while supporting traditional livelihoods.
Aquaculture
Fish farming in Ivory Coast is a transformative sector that increases domestic food security and develops the national blue economy. Harvests are far more predictable compared to fishing, and both personal and financial risks are more easily mitigated.
Energy
Hydroelectric power generated by the Taabo Dam is a crucial economic and ecological driver, complementing the nation's excellent electrical infrastructure, protected by national parks, and powering millions of households.
Tourism
Ivory Coast warmly offers the outside world a gateway to breathtaking natural beauty and a welcome, inclusive culture. Visitors landing near the bustling metropolis of Abidjan have a banquet of ecological splendour to choose from within a few hours' drive.