The 2022 edition of the EU blue bioeconomy report focuses on algae and seaweeds, as the algae sector has been recognised as the most notable sector of the EU blue...
The Commission adopted the Communication ‘Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector', a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of algae in the European Union. The Communication proposes 23 actions to create opportunities for the industry to help it grow into a robust, sustainable and regenerative sector capable of meeting the growing EU demand. The EU is one of the biggest importers of seaweed products globally, and the demand is expected to reach €9 billion in 2030, especially in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and energy production.
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Geographic coverage | European Union |
Originally published | 18 Nov 2022 |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Bioeconomy |PolicyAlgae biomass |AlgaeBlue economy |
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | biodiversityecosystem servicesaquacultureaquatic ecosystembioeconomyProductioncircular economynovel foodenvironmental impactenvironmental protectionClimate change mitigationwater pollutioncarbon capture and storagemarine pollutioncoastal regionprotected speciescommon fisheries policywildlife |
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