There is an urgent need to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the same time, greenhouse gasses (GHGs) that contribute to global warming must be reduced to avoid even more severe
Seaweed (macroalgae) has attracted attention globally given its potential for climate change mitigation. A topical and contentious question is: Can seaweeds' contribution to climate change mitigation be enhanced at globally meaningful
Nature-based climate solutions in the world's oceans can play an important role in conservation and carbon abatement efforts worldwide. Assessing blue carbon solutions McKinsey’s new report,Blue Carbon: The potential
Korea is one of the most advanced countries in kelp aquaculture. The brown algae, Undaria pinnatifida and Saccharina japonica are major aquaculture species and have been principally utilized for human
Within a sustainable ocean economy, seaweed collection, culture, processing, and trade is one of the sectors with the most opportunities to achieve sustainable growth by 2030. Seaweed farming culture is
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognizes the growing global interest in seaweed farming as a potentially scalable ocean-based solution to climate change that may provide environmental and social co-benefits
Financing African aquaculture is one of the clear bottlenecks for the sustainable expansion of the sector in this continent. Limited access to credits and appropriate business planning and development skills
The last session summarized key partnerships and networks for better coordination and communication in the aquaculture space in the region. Matthias Halwart from FAO introduced the GSAAP, a network of
The second session of the Special Day presented a general overview of relevant regional, FAO and World Bank initiatives on innovation and technology in aquaculture. Special attention was focused on
How to enhance sustainability in the aquaculture sector has been in the agenda of the World Bank and FAO for the past years. Key actions and projects focused on the
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Seaweed blue carbon: Ready? Or Not?
There is an urgent need to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the same time, greenhouse gasses (GHGs) that contribute to global warming must be reduced to avoid even more severe
Potential role of seaweeds in climate change mitigation
Seaweed (macroalgae) has attracted attention globally given its potential for climate change mitigation. A topical and contentious question is: Can seaweeds' contribution to climate change mitigation be enhanced at globally meaningful
Blue carbon: The potential of coastal and oceanic climate action
Nature-based climate solutions in the world's oceans can play an important role in conservation and carbon abatement efforts worldwide. Assessing blue carbon solutions McKinsey’s new report,Blue Carbon: The potential
Kelps in Korea: from population structure to aquaculture to potential carbon sequestration
Korea is one of the most advanced countries in kelp aquaculture. The brown algae, Undaria pinnatifida and Saccharina japonica are major aquaculture species and have been principally utilized for human
An Ocean of Opportunities: The Potential of Seaweed to Advance Food, Environmental and Gender Dimensions of the SDGs
Within a sustainable ocean economy, seaweed collection, culture, processing, and trade is one of the sectors with the most opportunities to achieve sustainable growth by 2030. Seaweed farming culture is
Seaweed Farming: Assessment on the Potential of Sustainable Upscaling for Climate, Communities and the Planet
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognizes the growing global interest in seaweed farming as a potentially scalable ocean-based solution to climate change that may provide environmental and social co-benefits
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 3: Financing African Aquaculture
Financing African aquaculture is one of the clear bottlenecks for the sustainable expansion of the sector in this continent. Limited access to credits and appropriate business planning and development skills
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 4: Partnerships for African Aquaculture
The last session summarized key partnerships and networks for better coordination and communication in the aquaculture space in the region. Matthias Halwart from FAO introduced the GSAAP, a network of
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY, WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 2: Technology, Innovation and Best Practices
The second session of the Special Day presented a general overview of relevant regional, FAO and World Bank initiatives on innovation and technology in aquaculture. Special attention was focused on
FAO-WBG SPECIAL DAY WAS AFRICA 2023, Session 1: Fostering Sustainable Aquaculture Growth
How to enhance sustainability in the aquaculture sector has been in the agenda of the World Bank and FAO for the past years. Key actions and projects focused on the