Several Meetings Organized in the Archipelago of Guadeloupe for Better Sargassum Management
Press Release by RCI Guadeloupe
From March 26 to 28, Guadeloupe will host the partners of the Sarg’Coop 2 program for a series of meetings and field visits focused on the management and valorization of brown algae.
The archipelago is at the center of an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between institutions, private sector stakeholders, civil society, and researchers in response to the massive influxes of sargassum.
Launched in 2019 in Guadeloupe, the Sarg’Coop 2 program, funded by European funds, aims to structure this cooperation through frameworks and tools that facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
Key Strategic Themes
The working sessions will allow participants to exchange insights on several key issues, including: enhancing scientific knowledge, improving monitoring mechanisms for sargassum, developing response strategies for seaweed influxes, exploring ways to valorize sargassum.
The Sarg’Coop cluster, which brings together the main stakeholders, will serve as the primary framework for these discussions.
Beyond regional cooperation, one of the key goals of these meetings is to draw the attention of international organizations to the impact of sargassum influxes and to promote global recognition of the phenomenon.
In addition to indoor discussions, field visits will provide participants with an opportunity to observe local initiatives designed to address this environmental and economic challenge.