Vincent Doumeizel is Senior Adviser on the oceans to the United Nations Global Compact as well as director of the Food Programme at the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Author of a new book titled "The Seaweed Revolution" which officially launched in the UK in May 2023, Vincent has in recent years devoted himself to promoting a food revolution and environmental solutions based on sea resources, especially seaweed. He also played an instrumental role in the creation and development of the Global Seaweed Coalition.
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[1:40] Book launch of The Seaweed Revolution at the National History Museum in London.
[4:00] Goals and expectations for the book and its unexpected impact so far.
[11:30] Lessons and takeaways from researching and writing this book.
[15:00] European culture and the West's lost connection with seaweed and the ocean.
[19:50] Why is nobody making money from seaweed, yet?
[25:55] Adjustments and contingencies to put in place when starting a seaweed business.
[27:45] Biorefining as key path toward profitability.
[32:15] How to collaborate within the framework of the Global Seaweed Coalition.
[38:50] Licencing issue and lack of science as biggest obstacles for the industry.
[42:00] Seaweed application in the food industry: a model that could work for Europe.
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Useful Links:
Vincent Doumeizel on LinkedIn and Twitter
United Nations Global Compact: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Global Seaweed Coalition : Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Lloyd's Register Foundation: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
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