Transforming research into practical green solutions
Through our global partnerships and research funding, we create opportunities to acquire the most up-to-date data, exchange knowledge, and implement innovative ideas to promote climate resilience within local communities. Our work is centered on robust scientific principles and ethical solutions for a greener tomorrow.
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Our work
Aquatic Carbon Capture & Sequestration
Aquatic Plants & Macroalgae as a Nature-Based Solution Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the primary greenhouse gases emitted via human activity, such as fossil fuel consumption, energy use, and industrial production. However, through photosynthesis, aquatic plants & macroalgae can absorb this emitted CO2 from the air and store it…
Aquatic Plant Bioremediation
Aquatic Plants' Role in Bioremediation Pollutants like heavy metals and organic compounds are introduced into critical water resources via industries, agriculture, and other human-related activities. These contaminants lower water quality and deplete oxygen levels, negatively impacting local ecosystems and human health. However, a diverse range of aquatic plant species possess…
Heat Mitigation
A Natural Approach to Temperature Management Rising global temperatures present significant challenges to both aquatic ecosystems and human communities. When water bodies heat up, oxygen levels drop, harmful algal blooms increase, and aquatic life suffers. However, nature has developed sophisticated systems for managing heat and solar radiation that could help…
Water Flow Regulation
How Aquatic Plants Regulate Water Flow Through their physical structure and biological processes, aquatic plants create natural systems that help control flooding, reduce erosion, and maintain healthy water cycles. At the most basic level, aquatic plants act as natural barriers that slow down water movement, with root systems capable of…
Fire Prevention
Aquatic Plants for Fire Prevention and Management Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of wildfires globally, threatening ecosystems, communities, and infrastructure. However, strategic deployment of aquatic plants can create natural firebreaks, water reservoirs, and increased water retention in landscapes. Such benefits, when integrated into traditional land management practices,…
