EU4Algae Webinar Series: Algae Data Collection in Europe Towards a Reliable Database

In 2025 and 2026, EU4Algae will host quarterly webinars to foster the discussion on the 4 fields of the EU Algae Initiative: Governance, Awareness, Research and Business.  

EU4Algae Third Webinar: Algae data collection in Europe, towards a reliable database

How much algae does Europe really produce? Which species, from which countries—and are they locally produced or imported?

These questions and more will be addressed during the upcoming EU4Algae webinar, bringing together experts from both the industry and the institutions responsible for algae data collection.

We will explore key challenges, including gaps caused by algae companies being registered under agriculture instead of aquaculture, inconsistencies in biomass reporting, import/export data limitations, and confidentiality constraints.

The European algae stakeholders forum (EU4Algae), operational since 2022, gathers over 1100 registered members. Although forming a heterogeneous group, members are supporting the generation of knowledge through an environment where interested parties and experts openly speak and provide inputs that helped shape the EU Algae Initiative, also contributing to the implementation of its actions.  

The EU4Algae as a stakeholder’s bottom-up forum is playing an important role in promoting discussions and advancements in the sector towards regenerative, resilient, fair, and climate-friendly algae industry across Europe. Through collaborative efforts facilitated by the forum, stakeholders from various sectors have come together to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collectively identify the main challenges inherent in the algae industry.

1. Engage with the EU4Algae community and network with your peers

2. Discover the latest advancements in EU4Algae activities, including reports and policy developments

3. Contribute for the debate on Algae production and consumption in Europe

4. Meet relevant stakeholders and discover business or research opportunities