INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources.  The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers.  For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

<p>INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources. &nbsp;The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers. &nbsp;For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla</p>