Solving-FCB Co-PIs among Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers
Solving-FCB Principal Investigators Drs. William Cheung and Rashid Sumaila have been listed among the most highly cited investigators worldwide in 2024 by Clarivate Analytics.
Basic income could solve global poverty and stop environmental destruction, study finds
Originally posted at oceans.ubc.ca. Providing a basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $US163 trillion while acting to curb environmental degradation, UBC research has found. An analysis of 186 countries found that providing basic income, or regular, set payments to all adults in the world, could boost global GDP by about 130 … Read more
Solving-FCB Q2 ’24 Case Study Update
On the 4th of April, 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.
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.
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 the Tyler Prize alongside Dr. Daniel Pauly and the Prince Albert I Medal. From New African Magazine: Professor Rashid Sumaila, the Canada-based research chair in … Read more
WEBINAR: COP28: Food Climate Biodiversity Nexus in the Ocean
In this webinar, we will explore the critical interconnections between climate change, food security, and biodiversity conservation in the ocean.
“Who stands to benefit?” To engage in deep-sea mining or not. Not, say international scientists
Deep sea mining will produce far too little benefits for the harm it will cause. That is the result of an analysis by marine scientists and policy experts from around the globe, led by Solving-FCB Co-Director Dr. Rashid Sumaila.
Ghana & Nigeria Case Study: Overview
Article by Jacqueline Boivin. This article serves as an overview and introduction to Solving-FCB’s Africa Case study, based in Ghana & Nigeria. Figure 1: FAO data of fish consumption in Ghana from 1961-2017. The factors leading to a decrease in overall fish production are complex. Wisdom explains that these factors include the following: These factors … Read more
Event – Vanishing Fish: The Fight for Global Ocean Justice
Originally posted on the Sea Around Us website. Three leading environmental thinkers discuss the global fight for ocean justice, in a world grappling with the impacts of overfishing and climate change. They will also discuss the ‘ call to end fishing on the high seas – as well as reflect on the Tyler Prize, which … Read more
