Seaweed is the physical manifestation of integrating development (jobs, GDP, food security), climate and nature. If you’re coming to the #OurOceanPanama next week, come join another step forward in the sheaweed revolution…

This week, World Bank Environment will be attending #OurOceanPanama and contributing to the conversation on #OnOceanOurConnection. Stay tuned and learn more about the conference: wrld.bg/MuHZ50N3zIm

Please join us on March 2, 2023 from 12.35-13.25 (Panama time) for an interesting Seaweed Side Event where we will share highlights of global seaweed market status and future Chris Brett VivekPrasad

Biodiversity improves resilience in food systems including blue foods

The next Ocean Governance Capacity Building course is for participants from the Indian Ocean Region and is scheduled starting the week of September 11, 2023, in both French and English. blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/… via @worldbank

Fantastic discussions at inaugural #PROBLUE_Oceans Global Engagement Forum at sidelines of #INC2 focused on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear #ALDFG This is the power of partnership at work - built on diverse voices - that is crucial to #BeatPlasticPollution

Not only does plastic pollution affect food safety and security, it’s profound effects on the beaches curtails livelihoods dependent on tourism and reduces the aesthetic value of marine environments

This is the power of Faith

A new World Bank report estimates that emerging #GlobalSeaweedMarkets have the potential to grow up to US$11.8 billion by 2030. Learn more: wrld.bg/u84x50PzSOW #Aquaculture #PROBLUE_Oceans

#AirPollution causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths annually in South Asia. What are the solutions for clean air, blue skies, and a healthy region? Find out on Sept 07, 8 am to 9 am ET 📅Mark your calendar: wrld.bg/8U7C50PG3Sw

🇹🇿 Saphia started making products from seaweed after she was trained by experts from 🇵🇭 Philippines & 🇮🇩 Indonesia in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam. She will exhibit them exhibited at the 6th 🇨🇳 Chinese CIIE. english.news.cn/20231023/e56ac…

Please take a look at the PROBLUE Annual Report 2023. PROBLUE has continued to support the Blue Economy development including support to #aquaculture and #fisheries

Ajay Banga visited Muungoni Seaweed Farms and spoke to women beneficiaries of a World Bank supported program that is boosting #Zanzibar’s seaweed production, reducing costs, and improving livelihoods by creating increased market access. #IDAWorks #IDA20 IDA - World Bank

It is stories like these, etched in our collective memories, that tell us how worse off our ocean has become. By any means, let's take positive action!

.World Bank expert Harrison Karisa hosted the Networking Roundtable Discussion about “Harnessing Seaweed: Strategies for Resilience & Nutritional Security Worldwide” at the #BlueFoodInnovation Summit. Read #PROBLUE_Ocean supported report for more➡wrld.bg/B3OR50RS2UG

The number of assessed species on the IUCN Red List is now 157,190, with over 44,00 threatened with #extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity.

Side event at UN High Level Political Forum 2024: How seaweed contributes to achieving each of the goals under review unctad.org/meeting/side-e…

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High time for an AI fashion show

The year comes to an end on a very low end. Kenyans agonizing over missing their loved ones, who are being held by the State! Nothing to CELEBRATE!