Ep10: Accelerate Seagrass with Kirsty Schneeberger, Molly Kampmann, Dr. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth and Dr Claire Evans

In this episode, we explore the critical role of seagrass meadows in removing carbon from the atmosphere and why they need urgent protection and restoration. Join us as we delve into a groundbreaking program, developed by Climate Impact Partners, Deloitte, Project Seagrass, and the UK’s National Oceanography Centre, aimed at funding UK seagrass restoration and unlocking long-term finance for this vital ecosystem.

We'll discuss:

• The power of seagrass – how it captures carbon, safeguards coastlines, and sustains marine biodiversity
• The critical state of seagrass restoration - why its disappearing at an alarming rate, and what are the consequences
• How innovative programs, like Accelerate Seagrass, are driving funding and research to support seagrass conservation and restoration
• The development of a seagrass carbon code in the UK to unlock further finance for restoration

This episode features:

• Kirsty Schneeberger, Head of Product Innovation, Climate Impact Partners
• Molly Kampmann, Head of Partnership's, Deloitte's World Climate Team
• Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, CEO, Project Seagrass
• Dr Claire Evans, Prinicpal Biogeochemist, UK’s National Oceanography Centre

Website: https://www.climateimpact.com/news-insights/podcast/episode-10/

Email: podcast@climateimpact.com

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