In this UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development it is little wonder that a sustainable crop has recently been thrust onto the global agenda as a coastal livelihood alternative that links economic growth both to food security and to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Sea Green is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Economist Group’s World Ocean Summit Asia Pacific, to be held virtually from December 6th-10th this year.
Sea Green presented to the Seaweed for Europe (SfE) on 29th June this year, subsequently becoming a partner of the organisation.
1.7 billion adults remain unbanked across emerging economies and in South East Asia, this figure is around 438 million individuals (73% of adults).
On February 17th, Sea Green was invited to join the Safe Seaweed Coalition, with Graham Clark becoming a member of the advisory board.
BIODIVERSITY GAINS
Restoring abundance to local marine ecosystems through sustainable practices and coastal conservation projects
ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT
Local moderation of ocean acidification and deoxygenation through nutrient removal and enhanced ecological conditions
DECARBONISATION
Replacing fossil-fuel based products with carbon negative seaweed products to drastically reduce value chain (Scope 3) emissions
CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL
Bio-sequestration (export to deep sea or coastal sediments) of carbon dioxide during seaweed cultivation (cultured and wild))
CLIMATE RISK REDUCTION
Data-driven insights to minimise the impact of increasing climate risks (e.g. marine heatwaves and heavy rainfall events) through environmental monitoring, water quality management and subsequent financial protection mechanisms
PLASTIC REDUCTION
Minimising local plastic pollution, microplastics and debris through sourcing of alternative sustainable production materials
INCOME DIVERSIFICATION
Diversifying revenue streams through integrated aquaculture systems and product innovation
DIGITAL LITERACY
Enhancing global connectivity and boosting digital capabilities for upstream actors
EDUCATION
Providing online modules to improve financial literacy, sustainable practices and business productivity
EQUITABLE GROWTH
Redistribution of wealth to equitably represent value in productivity through transparency and fair trade
JOB CREATION
Local jobs created and stabilised through technology, data and systems management, community and restoration operations, and services
MARKET STABILITY
Reducing price volatility and stabilising income for primary producers to foster strong markets
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Breaking poverty cycle for farmers through increased earnings and diversified income
ACCESS TO FINANCE
Development and provision of needs-based financial products for empowering household resilience
