About

Understanding sustainability pathways in the seaweed industry through comprehensive research and analysis

Project Overview

This dashboard was created by Hannah Gillespie as a dissertation output for the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge.

This platform presents an analysis of sustainability pathways in the eucheumatoid seaweed industry, examining key factors that influence industry development across different regional contexts including Southeast Asia and Africa.

Methodology

The framework was developed using elements of the sustainable livelihood framework by Robert Chambers (1991) with principles from the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and recommendations from the Blue Economy.

The methodology employs systems thinking approaches to map causal relationships and decision pathways within the seaweed industry. This includes stakeholder analysis, barrier identification, and opportunity assessment across multiple regional contexts.

The analysis incorporates both a qualitative thematic analysis as well as a semi-quantitative causal relationship development using a MICMAC matrix.

Data Sources

Research data is compiled from academic literature, industry reports, government policy documents, and stakeholder interviews conducted across key seaweed producing regions.

Data validation includes cross-referencing multiple sources and expert review to ensure accuracy and reliability of the findings presented in this analysis.

Team & Contributors

The author would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of industry stakeholders, government officials, and local communities who participated in interviews and provided insights for this analysis.

To contact Hannah, please reach out at hgg27@cam.ac.uk or through her personal portfolio page at https://hgillesp12.github.io/.