Published on 4 June 2025
Today, 4 June 2025, we celebrate International Seaweed Day, marking the anniversary of the launch of the Seaweed Manifesto. This collaborative initiative, supported by the United Nations Global Compact's Sustainable Ocean Business Action Platform, highlights the transformative potential of seaweed in addressing global challenges such as food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem restoration. As the Seaweed Manifesto reminds us, seaweed can play a vital role in global sustainability efforts.
Seaweed: A Blue Economy Driver
Seaweed is more than a sustainable marine resource – it’s a catalyst for innovation and development within Europe’s blue economy. From sustainable aquaculture and biodegradable materials to nutritional products and climate-friendly innovations, seaweed continues to redefine how we think about ocean resources.
Get Involved with #EU4Algae
In Europe, EU4Algae is at the forefront of this transformation. Launched in 2022 by the European Commission as a flagship initiative of DG MARE, EU4Algae serves as a collaborative platform bringing together algae sector stakeholders, including algae farmers, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. EU4Algae aims to drive sustainable growth in the algae industry, contributing to a regenerative and climate-friendly blue economy.
Explore EU4Algae’s many tools and opportunities to learn, connect, and grow within the algae community:
- Business Corner: Stay up to date on algae-related opportunities in the EU, including tenders, calls for proposals, and job postings.
- Knowledge Library: Dive into an extensive repository of research, reports, case studies, and more.
- Insider’s Perspective: Gain first-hand insights from algae experts, innovators, and EU4Algae members across Europe in this dedicated interview series.
- EU4Algae Booklet: An overview of the initiative's achievements and milestones from 2022 to 2024, highlighting its contributions to Europe's algae sector.
- And much more!
Want to stay informed? Join the EU4Algae Community and subscribe to our Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest developments, initiatives, and opportunities in the algae sector.
On this International Seaweed Day, let’s recognise seaweed’s essential role in building a more sustainable future – and explore how each of us can contribute to this thriving and regenerative movement!
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