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A Global Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Framework for Regenerative and Restorative Aquaculture: Helping Nature Thrive Through Aquaculture

A new global framework for monitoring, evaluation, and learning in regenerative and restorative aquaculture is an important step forward for the industry. It offers a shared language and support system that brings together farmers, researchers, governments, and NGOs. By working together, they can better understand, value, and communicate the environmental benefits of this kind of aquaculture. If used worldwide, this framework can provide the insights needed to drive ongoing improvements, shape smart policies, and create the right market incentives—helping both the environment and the economy thrive

Publisher: The Nature Conservancy

Seaweed Revolution – a manifesto for a sustainable future

The “Seaweed Revolution: A Manifesto for a Sustainable Future” by Lloyd’s Register Foundation outlines the transformative potential of seaweed to address global challenges. The manifesto emphasizes seaweed’s role in food security, climate change mitigation, and economic development, particularly for coastal communities. It identifies opportunities for seaweed in food, biofuel, medicine, packaging, and carbon sequestration while addressing barriers such as fragmented industries, regulatory misalignments, and limited awareness. The document advocates for global collaboration, harmonized standards, and innovation to unlock seaweed’s potential in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Publisher: Lloyd's Register Foundation

Author: Lloyd's Register Foundation

Year: 2020

Seaweed Farming – Assessment of the potential of sustainable upscaling for climate, communities and the planet

The UNEP 2023 report highlights seaweed farming’s potential to combat climate change, enhance marine biodiversity, and support food security. It emphasizes environmental benefits like carbon sequestration and socioeconomic impacts such as income generation and gender equity, while urging solutions for regulatory gaps and sustainable scaling.

Publisher: United Nations

Author: Colette J. Fehan

Year: 2023

Seaweed Forecast- oceans future to 2050

The report explores the future of seaweed farming, highlighting its role in sustainable food systems, carbon sequestration, and marine biodiversity. It emphasizes innovative cultivation, co-existence with renewable energy, and supply chain challenges for scaling global production

Publisher: DNV Group

Author: DNV Group

Year: 2024

Global Seaweed: New and Emerging Markets Report, 2023

The World Bank 2023 Global Seaweed New and Emerging Markets Report highlights the untapped potential of the seaweed industry in addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable development. It identifies 10 emerging market sectors, including bioplastics, nutraceuticals, alternative proteins, and bioremediation, emphasizing the environmental and socioeconomic benefits of seaweed farming. Despite challenges like supply inconsistencies, regulatory barriers, and production costs, the report forecasts a market growth of $11.8 billion by 2030, driven by seaweed’s versatile applications and sustainability credentials. It also stresses the need for innovation, investment, and collaboration to overcome existing barriers and unlock seaweed’s full potential.

Publisher: World Bank