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In Memoriam: Dr. Flower Msuya
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Flower Msuya, a founding and pivotal member of the Global Seaweed Coalition since its inception. Dr. Msuya’s work has inspired and shaped a whole generation, including the young generation of Tanzanian...
Supporting seaweeds and their myriad contributions to advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and beyond
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...
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...
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 &...
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Aberystwyth University develops seaweed-based biodegradable plastic for food packaging | Article | Packaging Europe
Source : Packaging Europe
Amcor Partners with Kelpi to Test Seaweed Coating for Recyclable Fiber Packaging
Amcor has partnered with UK start-up Kelpi to evaluate a seaweed-based barrier coating for fiber-based packaging. The companies will assess the material’s commercial viability, scalability, performance, and compatibility with paper recycling streams as part of Amcor’s AmFiber solutions.
Source : Packaging Insights
Taiwan's Ageing Seaweed Harvesters Hope Younger Women Wade in
Seaweed foraging on the rocky coastline at the edge of the Pacific Ocean can be arduous and dangerous, says Wu, whose passion has kept her going for more than half a century.
Source : RFI
Brown Seaweed Flour Enhances Nutritional Value and Digestibility of Gluten-Free Cookies
Flour made from the brown seaweed Sargassum filipendula can increase the nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies.
Source : Phys Org
Heat is Destroying Australia’s Underwater Forests. Seaweed Biobanks Could Help Save Them
Australia’s Great Southern Reef is built not by coral but by seaweed. The seaweed forests on these rocky reefs stretch more than 8,000 kilometres around southern Australia.
Source : The Conversation
Kelpi to Integrate Seaweed-Based Barrier Coatings into Amcor’s Fibre-based Portfolio
UK based materials company Kelpi has announced a partnership with Amcor, aiming to integrate its seaweed-derived barrier coatings into the company’s fibre-based packaging.
Source : Packaging Europe
Seaweed Compound Turn Dirt and Clay Into 3D-Printable Walls
A food-derived biopolymer could make sustainable 3D-printed buildings easier to construct.
Source : Applied Sciences from Technology Networks
Regenerative Seaweed Company Secures Investment to Scale Southeast Asia Smallholder Farming
A company working with smallholder seaweed farmers in Southeast Asia has raised $2.5 million to expand production and improve supply chains for the global seaweed industry.
Source : Global Seafood Alliance
Coast 4C Raises $2.5 Million to Scale Seaweed Farming
Coast 4C secured an oversubscribed US$2.5 million seed round to expand its regenerative seaweed platform for smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia. The round was led by Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund, with co-investors including Conservation International Ventures, elea, RS Group, Potato Impact Partners, Minderoo Foundation, Kibo Invest, and Azulito Fund.
The company supports farmers with technical assistance, inputs, market access, and traceability tools for red seaweed supply. Proceeds will support breakeven, network expansion, and rollout of its digital farm management platform.
Source : https://www.hatch.blue/news/coast-4c-secures-oversubscribed-us-2-5-million-seed-round-to-scale-smallholder-seaweed-farming-in-southeast-asia
Government Targets Seaweed Growth Through Tax Relief and Innovation
The government has unveiled six key priorities aimed at unlocking the potential of Tanzania’s seaweed industry, positioning the sector as a driver of economic growth, job creation and the country’s Blue Economy agenda.
Source : The Citizen