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Launch of the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI)

Launch of the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI)

  UNGA 80 side event 6:15-7:30 pm EDT September 23, Conference Room 7, UN HQ, New York Background: Seaweed offers an array of benefits for people and the planet, including contributing to food and nutrition security in diverse ways, providing significant opportunities...

Seaweeds and Climate: Why do we need a UN Global Seaweed Initiative?

Seaweeds and Climate: Why do we need a UN Global Seaweed Initiative?

GSC Climate Week event 3:30-5:30 pm EDT, September 22, UNGC Boardroom, New-York Background: Seaweeds help mitigate climate change by absorbing CO2 and nutrients from the ocean, serving as a source material for bioplastics and potentially biofuels that reduce reliance...

La Baleine event at UNOC3: Towards a UN taskforce on seaweed

La Baleine event at UNOC3: Towards a UN taskforce on seaweed

      10 June 2025, 10:15 - 11:15 hrs. Palais des Expositions, Green zone, Nice, France This session details the UN Taskforce on Seaweed - an initiative bringing together partners to unlock the potential of seaweed for sustainable food systems, climate resilience, and...

Unlocking the Potential of Europe’s Seaweed and Bivalve Industries

Unlocking the Potential of Europe’s Seaweed and Bivalve Industries

  Seaweed and bivalve aquaculture hold immense promise for restoring ocean health, mitigating climate change, and strengthening coastal economies. Market forecasts point to double-digit growth over the next decades. Yet, despite increasing investment and...

In Memoriam: Professor Thierry Chopin

In Memoriam: Professor Thierry Chopin

Tribute to Professor Thierry Chopin, by Dr. Philippe Potin, scientific director of the Global Seaweed Coalition. Throughout his career, Thierry was known for his enthusiasm, charisma, and sense of humor, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific community and...

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Taste Imperial Introduces Seaweed-Based Packaging

Taste Imperial has recently introduced seaweed-based Notpla packaging at several canteens on campus. Notpla’s packaging is compostable and will help reduce single-use plastic waste on campus.

Source : Felix Online

Empowering Coastal Women Through Seaweed Culinary Innovation: Chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club Visits Rameswaram

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham recently hosted renowned chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club and culinary expert Kanika Shetty for a three-day visit to Rameswaram. The visit was part of an initiative to empower coastal women engaged in AMMACHI Labs’ sustainable seaweed cultivation project, aimed at enhancing livelihoods through culinary innovation and value-added seaweed-based food products.

Source : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University

Seaweed in Skibbereen nets German Tourists

The campaign is fronted by German chef and videographer Olaf Deharde, who travelled the Wild Atlantic Way this summer and sampled a bit of kayaking in Skibbereen.

Source : Southernstar