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Congratulations to our 2024 Grantees!
After a highly competitive evaluation process undertaken by the GSC Scientific and Strategic Advisory Councils, the Global Seaweed Coalition Leadership Committee gathering our founding partners from UN Global Compact, CNRS and Lloyds Register Foundation made the final...
The Global Seaweed Coalition will be visiting Japan in April
The Global Seaweed Coalition will be visiting Japan in April! Our local partners from UN Global Compact Japan are working on organizing a great seaweed conference at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo (April 26th, 2pm) in partnership with the French Embassy &...
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...
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Inconsistent Plastic Definitions Across UK Regulations Create Barriers for Bio-Based Innovation
A comprehensive new report published today by BB-REG-NET reveals that inconsistent definitions of "plastic" across UK regulations are creating uncertainty for bio-based and biodegradable material manufacturers and potentially hindering innovation in sustainable alternatives.
Source : Hub-4
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
Video: Kelp CoLab Offers R&D Boost For Cosmetics Innovators
GreenWave’s program is designed to bridge the gap between kelp potential and the development of cosmetic and personal care products.
Source : Costemic Design
Study May Help Scottish Kelp Industry Address Key Commercialization Challenges
The U.K. Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) and U.K. Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) have released a new case study on Scottish kelp farming which the organizations say could represent a “step-change for the Scottish kelp industry.”
Source : SeafoodSource
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
Papinelle and Uluu Reinvent the Humble Button with Seaweed Innovation
Uluu co-founder and co-CEO Michael Kingsbury explained how the startup transforms seaweed into biodegradable plastic alternatives.
Source : Retailbiz
Sending Seaweed Overseas Sees Success for Tasmanian Business
Source : Tasmanian Country Newspaper
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
Carlos Duarte: “Aquaculture is an Imperative to Feed the World and Regenerate the Oceans”
Oceanographer Carlos Duarte emphasised in his address that aquaculture is not merely an option, but an imperative, if the world is to ensure global food security.
Source : Mi Speces
Seaweed May Be Answer To Critical Minerals Quest For U.S. Supply Chain
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, is spearheading an innovative project to recover critical minerals from seaweed.
Source : Forbes