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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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Norway Promotes Kelp Forest Restoration Through Atlantic Wolffish Breeding
Akvaplan-niva, the non-profit research and consulting subsidiary of the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), is leading the BlueRewilding project, which aims to strengthen predator populations and promote the long-term restoration of kelp forests along the coast of northern Norway.
Source : Weare Aquaculture
The Seaweed Solution That Could Make Low-Methane Beef Affordable
The science behind methane-reducing seaweed is increasingly well established. The next challenge is producing enough of it, at a cost farmers can justify, for it to become a practical agricultural input across the livestock sector.
Source : Farm Online
SEAFDEC Pushes New Tech to Boost Fish, Seaweed Farms
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) showcased new technologies and best practices aimed at strengthening the country’s aquaculture industry, gathering farmers, fisherfolk, researchers, and government agencies during its Farmers’ Forum on Wednesday, July 8.
Source : Daily Guardian
Carrageenans Re-Emerge as Multifunctional Cosmetic Formulation Tools
The personal care industry is seeing a surge in interest for naturally-sourced, biorenewable ingredients that support multifunctional applications while not compromising efficacy. This shift is creating space for carrageenans — natural polysaccharides extracted from seaweeds — to experience a renaissance for beauty formulators due to their versatility and eco-friendly characteristics.
Source : Personal Care Insights
Aberystwyth University Develops Seaweed-Based Biodegradable Plastic for Food Packaging
A paper published by Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in the Algal Research journal has revealed that seaweed extracts can be turned into an alternative biodegradable plastic, suitable for future food packaging applications.
Source : Packaging Europe
Amcor Partners with Kelpi to Test Seaweed Coating for Recyclable Fiber Packaging
Amcor has partnered with UK start-up Kelpi to evaluate a seaweed-based barrier coating for fiber-based packaging. The companies will assess the material’s commercial viability, scalability, performance, and compatibility with paper recycling streams as part of Amcor’s AmFiber solutions.
Source : Packaging Insights
Taiwan's Ageing Seaweed Harvesters Hope Younger Women Wade in
Seaweed foraging on the rocky coastline at the edge of the Pacific Ocean can be arduous and dangerous, says Wu, whose passion has kept her going for more than half a century.
Source : RFI
Brown Seaweed Flour Enhances Nutritional Value and Digestibility of Gluten-Free Cookies
Flour made from the brown seaweed Sargassum filipendula can increase the nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies.
Source : Phys Org
Heat is Destroying Australia’s Underwater Forests. Seaweed Biobanks Could Help Save Them
Australia’s Great Southern Reef is built not by coral but by seaweed. The seaweed forests on these rocky reefs stretch more than 8,000 kilometres around southern Australia.
Source : The Conversation
Kelpi to Integrate Seaweed-Based Barrier Coatings into Amcor’s Fibre-based Portfolio
UK based materials company Kelpi has announced a partnership with Amcor, aiming to integrate its seaweed-derived barrier coatings into the company’s fibre-based packaging.
Source : Packaging Europe