Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources, joined the Seaweed Road to UNOC Workshop on 24 September at the UN Global Compact Office. The Seaweed Road to UNOC workshop on 24 September aimed at advancing the seaweed agenda in preparation for the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). The meeting was co-organized by the Global Seaweed Coalition (UN Global Compact), The Earthshot Prize, and EU4Algae. The discussions focused on raising seaweed’s profile in global environmental and economic frameworks. A significant point raised was the need for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders to fill existing knowledge gaps about seaweed, which is crucial for attracting investment and ensuring sustainable practices. UN member states’ engagement in this endeavor is also important. During the meeting, Mr. Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources in Indonesia, presented the country’s commitment to advancing the seaweed industry.
The meeting welcomed the news relayed by Vincent Doumeizel that in an earlier meeting, the Minister of Maritime Affairs had called for creating a UN Task Force to provide a structured approach for international cooperation on seaweed-related issues. This initiative is expected to be announced at UNOC3, to foster collaboration among various UN organizations and stakeholders to enhance the sustainable development of the seaweed sector. The meeting concluded with a call for collective action to support the transformation of the seaweed industry, emphasizing the need for a unified effort to address environmental, economic, and social challenges within the sector.
