2021 Laureate Announcement
Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
The 2021 Laureate Announcement was held May 11, 2021, via webcast. Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted was recognized for her groundbreaking research, critical insights and landmark innovations in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. By bringing together interdisciplinary and international collaborators, she drove transformations in aquatic food systems to deliver improved nutrition, resilient ecosystems and secure livelihoods for millions of vulnerable people across the globe.