UN Ocean Decade
Urchinomics is one of three commercial ventures in the world leading actions endorsed by the United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade.
“It’s a powerful validation of our ranching technology which turns a destructive species into a premium, restorative, delicious seafood that therefore helps to bring the kelp forests back to life, promoting balance in our marine ecosystems. ”
The United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) (Ocean Decade) has endorsed an action by Urchinomics, one of only three endorsed Decade Actions led by the private sector.
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) demonstrates the conviction of UN Member States that enhanced knowledge of the ocean is a prerequisite to achieving sustainable development. They seek to create a paradigm shift in the generation of qualitative and quantitative ocean knowledge to inform the development of solutions to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Through its endorsed Decade Action, Urchinomics will contribute to meeting priority challenges of the Ocean Decade related to ecosystem management and restoration, and the development of a sustainable ocean economy.
Mr Julian Barbière, Coordinator of the Ocean Decade from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO stated that, “We’re always seeking to identify partners, initiatives and commercial ventures that aim to secure the future of the oceans, and indeed the welfare of our planet. Urchinomics’ solution for innovation in the production and processing of seafood that also supports restoration of kelp forests is very much part of the multifaceted solution we seek to identify and promote in the framework of the Ocean Decade”
Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda, CEO and Founder of Urchinomics, was humbled by the accolade and adds that, “It’s with the utmost humility that we accept the endorsement of our technology and methodology to be recognised as being part of a wider solution to protect ocean biodiversity and promote economic development. It’s a powerful validation of our ranching technology which turns a destructive species into a premium, restorative, delicious seafood that therefore helps to bring the kelp forests back to life, promoting balance in our marine ecosystems. We look forward to contributing to meeting the vision of the Ocean Decade, and inspiring other industry partners to commit to delivering ocean science solutions for sustainable development. ”
Our UN endorsed collaborators are listed below.
