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Official UNEA-6 Side-Event: “Seaweed as a nature-based solution to tackle the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution”
Seaweed at the UN Environmental Assembly ! We are currently facing a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These crises are undermining nature’s ability to provide ecosystem services that support human and non-human well-being....
Joint press release: 1st EU Algae Awareness Summit
The first EU Algae Awareness Summit will be held from 5 to 7 October 2023 at the Maison de l’Océan* in Paris. This unprecedented event in Europe, co-organized by the European Commission, the French Government and the Global Seaweed Coalition (UN Global Compact) with...
Découvrez le monde des algues le 7 octobre à la Maison de l’Océan à Paris!
🌊La magnifique Maison de l'Océan, lieu environnemental de référence au cœur de Paris ouvrira ses portes au public le 7 octobre prochain pour une journée d'immersion dans le monde des algues ! Partez à leur découverte à partir de 10 heures au cours de cette journée...
The Global Seaweed Coalition is looking for its new Scientific Officer
The Global Seaweed Coalition is looking for its new Scientific Officer! Hosted by our founding partners from CNRS, the Scientific Officer will manage GSC funded projects and be the main contact point with project holders. Supervised by the GSC Scientific Director,...
Global Seaweed Coalition Annual Meeting: 5 October 2023 in Paris
After a busy transition year, the Global Seaweed Coalition is proud to invite our growing community to our second Annual Meeting, to be held 5 October 2023 at the Maison de l'Océan in Paris. This Annual Meeting is an opportunity to look back together at our...
Safe Seaweed Coalition becomes the Global Seaweed Coalition
Seaweed stakeholders stepping up global collaboration to scale climate and nature solutions The Safe Seaweed Coalition is proud to announce it has become the Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC), hosted by its founding partner United Nations Global Compact. The potential...
UN Plastic Treaty negotiations: Call to all Seaweed Packaging Companies
We are pleased to invite all Seaweed Packaging Companies to attend the “Seaweed as a Sustainable and Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Packaging” meeting, taking place on the 1st of June from 11:00 to 13:00 CET (TBC) in Paris, France (location to be confirmed). The...
8th European Phycological Congress (EPC8): August 20th-26th in Brest, France
🌊 The early bird registration for the 8th European Phycological Congress (EPC8) has been extended until March 31 2023! The Scientific Program of EPC8 was convened by Inka. Bartsch and Wiebe Kooistra and consists of plenary and keynote lectures by 44 renowned...
Member Roundtables: February 27th!
All our members are invited to join our member Roundtables on February 27th. We will holdtwo sessions : one at 11:00AM CET and one at 3PM CET in order to accommodate our worldwide membership. These sessions will include important updates and opportunities for members...
Study: how to increase the communication capacity of the Seaweed Revolution?
We are engaged with a team of CHARM-EU students conducting a research study to better understand the general public’s current awareness of seaweed and highlight potential gaps or needs. Their research is planned to be presented and shared in the context of the...
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Could Seaweed Be the Future Protein of the Nordic Countries?
Seaweed may not yet be a staple on Nordic dinner tables, but interest is growing rapidly. A new report, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, highlights that the protein content of certain seaweeds is comparable to that of legumes, such as soybeans.
Source : Pohjoismainen yhteistyö
Seaweed Harvest in East China: An Ecological and Economic Boon
In Huangbi'ao Township, East China, seaweed cultivation is transforming local economies and ecosystems, integrating with tourism and pioneering blue carbon trading, offering a model for sustainable development.
Source : Alwihda Info
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PlantSea Tackling Plastic Pollution with Seaweed and Innovation Support
Based in St Asaph, North Wales, PlantSea is tackling the global issue of plastic pollution head-on through biodegradable, seaweed-based packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. With support from the Welsh Government’s Innovation team, the company is accelerating its research, strengthening partnerships and preparing to scale production, helping to position Wales at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing.
Source : Business Wales
AMMACHI Labs Advances Sustainable Seaweed Farming Through Digital Innovation in Coastal Tamil Nadu
As part of the Blue is the New Pink initiative led by AMMACHI Labs and the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, a series of field activities were conducted across the coastal villages of Thirupalaikudi, Sambai, Soliyakudi, and Thondi in Tamil Nadu to strengthen sustainable and technology-enabled seaweed farming practices.
Source : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
How Young Women are Advancing New Zealand’s Seaweed Industry
Greenwave Aotearoa is exploring partnerships with cosmetic companies, product developers, impact investors and research organisations interested in helping scale native seaweed cultivation and ingredient development in Aotearoa.
Source : The Fish Site
Giant Kelp Emerges as a High-Value Driver in the Bio-stimulant Economy
Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly known as giant kelp, is rapidly gaining traction in agricultural bio-stimulant formulations in 2025 as input manufacturers seek more sustainable and effective solutions for crop production.
Source : Agrolatam
Donated Seedlings to Boost Seaweed Farming in Philippines' Iloilo Province
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) recently distributed 2.16 tons of tissue-cultured seaweed (K. alvarezii) seedlings to coastal communities in the northern portion of Iloilo province in the Philippines' Western Visayas region to support seaweed farming.
Source : Baird Maritime
Breakthrough for Seaweed Farming in the Baltic Sea
Gutweed could become a future crop in the Baltic Sea. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg, where researchers have, for the first time, successfully cultivated the seaweed through its entire life cycle in brackish water.
Source : University of Gothenburg
Can Spatial Planning in Aquaculture Contribute to Conservation?
Spatial planning can help ensure aquaculture development supports food production, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture call for balancing economic, social and environmental objectives when selecting sites for coastal and offshore farms.
Studies of biodiversity, water quality, climate and socio-economic factors, alongside stakeholder engagement and environmental impact assessments, are essential first steps. Strategic siting of seaweed, shellfish and offshore cage farms can improve water quality, reduce waste and protect marine ecosystems while maintaining productivity and profitability.
Source : FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture
Seaweed-Based Film Promises New Future for Packaging
Food packaging could soon take a major step toward circularity thanks to a new seaweed‑based plastic film developed by researchers at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS).
Source : Aberystwyth University