The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 — Towards Blue Transformation is a comprehensive global report that highlights the critical role of fisheries and aquaculture in ensuring food security, improving nutrition, generating livelihoods, and supporting sustainable development. Against the backdrop of rising hunger, climate change, ecosystem degradation, and biodiversity loss, the report underscores the urgent need to transform agrifood systems and to better integrate sustainably sourced aquatic foods into national and global food policies. Through robust data, analysis, and policy context, the report serves as an essential reference for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders working towards resilient and inclusive food systems.