Media Coverage Roundup Q1 2024
A round-up of all media coverage covering activities either directly supported by or related to the Solving-FCB Partnership and our members in Q1 of 2024.
VIDEO: West Africa Case Study Project Inception Meeting
The West Africa team met for the Case Study Inception Meeting on Zoom on March 28, 2024. The Case Study aims to resolve FCB challenges related to IUU (Illegal, Unreported…
Exploring Global Estimates of Suitable Areas for Marine Algae Farming
Solving FCB researchers have been studying the potential for marine algae farming, by looking at global suitable areas. In this study, they considered species distribution models and suitability of 21 different seaweed species to be cultivated globally.
Seaweed Mariculture versus Afforestation – what is the difference?
Seaweed serves vital roles in mariculture and afforestation. Understanding the distinction between these terms is crucial for informed decision-making in sustainable practices.
Student Aleah Wong is Storytellers Challenge finalist
Congratulations to Solving-FCB MSc student Aleah Wong, who has made it to the final round of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2024 Storytellers Challenge. The annual challenge…
MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) – Are they the solution they appear to be?
Many organizations believe healthy oceans depend on a network of marine protected areas. Are Marine Protected Areas the solution they appear to be?
Solving-FCB Q1 ’24 Case Study Update
On the 6th of February, 2024, many project members met on Zoom to catch up and share our activities since the last meeting. These are updates from each of the case studies.
FCB-project presented in panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Costa Rica
Dr. Ingo Wehrtmann participated in January 2024 as invited speaker in a bimodal panel discussion organized by The Diplomatic Academy of Foreign Service Manuel María de Peralta, San José, Costa…
William Cheung receives the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from L’Institut Agro
On Friday, January 26, L’Institut Agro Rennes-Angers awarded the title of Honorary Doctorate to Professor William Cheung, director of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia.
Rashid Sumaila named one of the most influential Africans in 2023
Solving-FCB co-director Dr. Rashid Sumaila has been named one of the most influential Africans in 2023 by the premier magazine New African. This comes after an award-heavy year including winning…
Media Coverage Roundup Q4 2023
A round-up of all media coverage covering activities either directly supported by or related to the Solving-FCB Partnership and our members in Q4 of 2023.
Costa Rica – Literature Review and Social Issues
Costa Rica is known as a peaceful nation. As stated in Hakai magazine[1], since after a civil war in 1948, the country was doing well with tourism, protecting its biodiversity…
