Thomas, Lisa (2024) What are the structural barriers and drivers to the development of the emerging sector of seaweed cultivation in Iceland on a local, regional and national level? Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
Climate change necessitates a transformation of our resource use. Seaweed can play an important role in this transformation, as it grows with minimal land and water inputs, with many industry applications. Iceland, with optimal growth conditions, and a favorable market position seeks to scale up their algae production from wild harvesting to cultivation. However, there are several environmental, social, operational, commercial and regulatory obstacles that must be overcome. A literature review, combined with interviews was utilized to analyze the emerging industry on a local, regional and national level, identifying the key obstacles and drivers. The lack of legislation emerges as the biggest inhibitor of the industry, halting investment, and general activity for cultivators. Other challenges include uncertainties about environmental conditions, including ideal siting, managerial practices to maximize ecosystem services and bioremediation capabilities, a lack of market demand and shared visions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Garzon Lopez, C.X. |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2024 11:51 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jun 2024 11:51 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/444 |
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