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
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
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
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
Creations and curation of educational resources focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Publisher: Raising Global Kidizens
Author: Raising Global Kidizens
The fact sheet explores the potential of the seaweed (Asparagopsis) industry in Australia to generate new revenue opportunities. Asparagopsis, a red seaweed, is celebrated for its ability to reduce methane emissions in livestock, offering significant environmental and economic benefits. However, the industry faces challenges such as scaling production, regulatory barriers, and variability in methane reduction efficacy. Opportunities include carbon sequestration, differentiated luxury products, and investments in R&D for commercialization. The study aligns with AgriFutures Australia’s strategic goals to enhance profitability, sustainability, and global competitiveness through innovative revenue streams.
Publisher: Agrifutures Australia
Author: Mike Pepperells