OUR PLAN TO SAVE THE WORLD’S SEAGRASS
OUR PLAN TO SAVE THE WORLD’S SEAGRASS
OUR STRATEGY
Project Seagrass is focused on delivering real change to save the world’s seagrass as well as promoting the sustainable use of seagrass ecosystems.
Our aims have been derived in response to the previously identified Global Challenges for Seagrass Conservation which serve as a blueprint for the actions that are needed to secure the future of the world’s seagrass ecosystems and maintain the vital services which they supply.
Over the period of 2022-2031 we will target six aims, each of which highlights the outcomes that we are seeking for the world’s seagrass ecosystems.
These broad outcomes are what seagrass needs to thrive and will be used to guide our specific objectives.
To be a global champion for seagrass ecosystems
A global champion for seagrass requires being both a voice and a leader to improve the societal recognition for seagrass ecosystems.
Our Objectives
- Improved societal and legal recognition and protection of seagrass ecosystems.
- Widespread public opportunities to engage with seagrass ecosystems.
- External outreach and communication encompassing research and experience from across the globe.
- Access to finance for seagrass ecosystem conservation and restoration, working with international bodies and corporations to develop opportunities.
To be a global champion for seagrass ecosystems
A global champion for seagrass requires being both a voice and a leader to improve the societal recognition for seagrass ecosystems
Our Objectives
o Improved societal and legal recognition and protection of seagrass ecosystems.
o Widespread public opportunities to engage with seagrass ecosystems.
o External outreach and communication encompassing research and experience from across the globe.
o Access to finance for seagrass ecosystem conservation and restoration, working with international bodies and corporations to develop opportunities.
To support well mapped, thriving seagrass ecosystems
Seagrass ecosystems are among the most poorly understood ocean habitats in terms of their global distribution and status. For thriving seagrass ecosystems, we need up to date information on their status and condition at the local to global scale.
Our Objectives
- Publicly available global seagrass distribution resources.
- Improved top-down and bottom-up data collection and reporting.
To support well mapped, thriving seagrass ecosystems
Seagrass ecosystems are among the most poorly understood ocean habitats in terms of their global distribution and status. For thriving seagrass ecosystems, we need up to date information on their status and condition at the local to global scale.
Our Objectives
o Publicly available global seagrass distribution resources.
o Improved top-down and bottom-up data collection and reporting.
To facilitate pervasive recognition of seagrass ecosytems for people and planet
To facilitate pervasive recognition of seagrass ecosystems for people and planet
People and seagrass are intertwined by reciprocal interactions that act in tandem. These include the flow of ecosystem services to communities, and communities modifying actions on the environment. We believe that communities can have positive modifying actions on the environment as well as negatives and seek to balance the needs of people and planet.
Our Objectives
- Empowered communities creating change for seagrass ecosystems.
- Seagrass ecosystems are valued as sustainable providers of food and livelihoods.
To conduct and facilitate scientific research, openly and widely sharing results to support conservation and restoration action.
Project Seagrass was founded on the philosophy of turning cutting-edge research into effective conservation and restoration action. With a dedicated team led by world renowned seagrass scientists, we work to conserve and restore seagrass, and through seagrass, we support marine conservation more broadly.
Our Objectives
- Development of a centre of excellence for seagrass systems science working with other established organisations and networks to disseminate knowledge and identify gaps.
- A growing seagrass research community.
- Infrastructure for seagrass systems science that is fit for purpose. Creation of purpose-built lab facilities to support controlled experimental work in the lab and field, and all restoration associated activities (seed storage and processing; germination and plant growth/husbandry).
To conduct and facilitate scientific research, openly and widely sharing results to support conservation and restoration action.
Project Seagrass was founded on the philosophy of turning cutting-edge research into effective conservation and restoration action. With a dedicated team led by world renowned seagrass scientists, we work to conserve and restore seagrass, and through seagrass, we support marine conservation more broadly.
Our Objectives
o Development of a centre of excellence for seagrass systems science working with other established organisations and networks to disseminate knowledge and identify gaps.
o A growing seagrass research community.
o Infrastructure for seagrass systems science that is fit for purpose. Creation of purpose-built lab facilities to support controlled experimental work in the lab and field, and all restoration associated activities (seed storage and processing; germination and plant growth/husbandry).
To support and deliver conservation and restoration action in an era of Climate Change.
Seagrass is a widespread but globally declining ecosystem. As we lose seagrass, we lose the numerous ecosystem services that seagrass provides. We must not only conserve what we have left but we must work to restore what we have lost.
Our Objectives
- Net gain for seagrass ecosystems.
- Seagrass health used as an indicator of change.
- Improved future proofed seagrass restoration at scale.
- Infrastructure for seagrass conservation and restoration that is fit for purpose.
- A community of practice for seagrass conservation and restoration.
To support and deliver conservation and restoration action in an era of Climate Change.
People and seagrass are intertwined by reciprocal interactions that act in tandem. These include the flow of ecosystem services to communities, and communities modifying actions on the environment. We believe that communities can have positive modifying actions on the environment as well as negatives and seek to balance the needs of people and planet.
Our Objectives
o Net gain for seagrass ecosystems.
o Seagrass health used as an indicator of change.
o Improved future proofed seagrass restoration at scale.
o Infrastructure for seagrass conservation and restoration that is fit for purpose.
o A community of practice for seagrass conservation and restoration.
To provide strong, sustainable, international leadership
To be a leading voice for seagrass ecosystems for decades to come requires strong and resilient foundations. By nurturing a resilient and impactful workforce of staff and volunteers, maintaining strong financial foundations, and delivering sound planning and governance, Project Seagrass will continue to grow its reach and impact.
Our Objectives
- An intra-connected and communicative team.
- Internally and internationally respected leadership as a progressive organisation.
- A well informed and collaborative team.
- A confident, fulfilled, and supported team.
- A well governed, ethical, and sustainable organisation.
To provide strong, sustainable, international leadership
To be a leading voice for seagrass ecosystems for decades to come requires strong and resilient foundations. By nurturing a resilient and impactful workforce of staff and volunteers, maintaining strong financial foundations, and delivering sound planning and governance, Project Seagrass will continue to grow its reach and impact.
Our Objectives
o An intra-connected and communicative team.
o Internally and internationally respected leadership as a progressive organisation.
o A well informed and collaborative team.
o A confident, fulfilled, and supported team.
o A well governed, ethical, and sustainable organisation.