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Global Seaweed Coalition secures critical funding to continue its operations
The Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC) is proud to announce it has secured two years of funding to continue its operations, enabling GSC to maintain its role in promoting the safe and sustainable development of the global seaweed sector. This crucial support is provided...
A Seaweed Revolution Begins: United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative Officially Launched
New global platform unites countries and UN agencies to unlock seaweed’s potential for climate action, food security, and ocean sustainability A bold new chapter in ocean sustainability and climate action was written in New York on 23 September 2025, as the United...
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?
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...
Supporting seaweeds and their myriad contributions to advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and beyond
Side-event at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025 16 July 2025 09:30 - 11:00 hrs. UNCTAD New York Office New York, United States of America Seaweeds are a powerhouse for advancing multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including...
Madagascar, Indonesia, France, UN entities & Global Seaweed Coalition announce support for the creation of a UN Global Seaweed Initiative at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, Nice, France
A coalition of governments, UN entities, and partners has announced the development of a United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI) — a collaborative platform to promote global efforts for safe and sustainable development of the seaweed sector supported by...
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...
Shaping a Sustainable Future for Seaweed in a Regenerative Blue Economy
June 7, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco Seaweed holds immense potential for regenerating the blue economy, contributing to climate resilience, food security and sustainable livelihoods. This event offers a unique opportunity to highlight the untapped...
Toward the creation of a UN task force on seaweed – Raising the level of ambition for a sustainable blue economy
The Global Seaweed Coalition will host an official in person side-event in the Blue Zone during the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, entitled “Toward the creation of a UN task force on seaweed – Raising the level of ambition for a sustainable blue economy” ...
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...
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Seaweed Material Offers Compostable Alternative to Plastic Test Kits
Lateral flow tests changed the world, but they also created a silent plastic crisis almost no one talks about.
Source : Interesting Engineering
Seaweed and Human Health: Antioxidants, Iodine, and Neuroprotective Effects
Seaweeds are no longer just salad; they’re the blueprint for a sustainable, brain-boosting future powered by marine innovation.
Source : News Medical Life Sciences
Local Atlantic Macroalgae Enhance European Seabass Nutrition and Health
Study confirms raw Osmundea and thermally treated Codium can reduce reliance on traditional aquafeed while offering bioactive compounds
Source : Mi Speces
A Civil Engineering Professor Innovates Sustainable Concrete out of Marble Dust and Seaweed
Concrete is the second-most consumed resource after water, but its production is responsible for 8% of Earth’s CO₂ emissions.
Source : Santa Clara University
CH4 Global throws its Weight Behind Adelaide to Host COP31
Leading Australian agri-tech company CH4 Global supports government moves to bring COP31 to Adelaide, and encourages Australia to join the UN Global Seaweed Initiative
Source : Asia Food Journal
Second Call for Free Mentorship to Scale Algae Innovations
The Algae Accelerator offers free expert mentoring worth €10,000 for algae innovators.
Source : The Fish Site
Kerala to Actively Explore Potential of Seaweed Cultivation
State Fisheries department has announced plans to promote seaweed aquaculture and export-oriented industries
Source : The Hindu
Menstrual Cup Prevents Spills and Resists Bacteria with Seaweed
A self-cleaning menstrual cup absorbs more and spills less with a seaweed-based upgrade.
Source : AZO Materials
Why Site Selection is the Foundation of Seaweed Farming
By satisfying the requirements of three key pillars of site selection, seaweed farmers will have a much better chance of achieving long-term commercial viability.
Source : The Fish Site
Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
SeaSol Technologies, a startup that is converting seaweed into compostable food packaging to replace plastic, was the grand prize winner at the Wolff New Venture Competition last week.
Source : UConn Today