Collab 13: Coast al Ecosystem Restoration Using Nature based Solutions (NBS): Focusing on the Seaweed Beds and Marine Microalgae in China

PUBLICATION DATE:

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

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Meeting Documents

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Only Available Online

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Joined by the Ocean University of China (OUC), Shanghai Ocean University and Shantou University and supported by PEMSEA, CPC organized a webinar themed “Coastal Ecosystem Restoration based on Nature-based Solutions (NBS)-focusing on the seaweed beds and marine macroalgae in China” on 3 November 2021, inviting experts from research institutes and universities to share the knowledge and practice in the restoration of seaweed beds and marine macroalgae and carbon sequestration.

This workshop aims to invite Chinese professors and experts specializing in seaweed beds and marine macroalgae to introduce the latest study on the investigation and cultivation of seaweed beds and macroalgae in China, as well as the carbon sequestration efforts of seaweed, thus providing researchers and administrators with precious knowledge and experience sharing opportunities and a platform to seek possible cooperation.

Over 60 participants from PEMSEA, Chinese research institutes and universities, ICM sites, MPAs and NGOs attended the half-day workshop.

The workshop was chaired by Dr. ZHANG Zhaohui, the Deputy Director of CPC.