{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659fdde20ce3940017e34140/67976a47dc087d2d290d0a5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep10: Accelerate Seagrass with Kirsty Schneeberger, Molly Kampmann, Dr. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth and Dr Claire Evans","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659fdde20ce3940017e34140/1737988981594-b097cb72-22be-469c-988a-59e179d011fc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll discuss:</p><ul><li><strong>The power of seagrass – how it&nbsp;captures carbon, safeguards coastlines, and sustains marine biodiversity</strong></li><li><strong>The critical state of seagrass restoration -&nbsp;why its disappearing at an alarming rate, and what are the consequences</strong></li><li><strong>How innovative programs, like Accelerate Seagrass, are driving funding and research to support seagrass conservation and restoration </strong></li><li><strong>The development of a seagrass carbon code in the UK to unlock further finance for restoration</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode features:</strong></p><ul><li>Kirsty Schneeberger, Head of Product Innovation, Climate Impact Partners</li><li>Molly Kampmann, Head of Partnership's, Deloitte's World Climate Team</li><li>Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, CEO, Project Seagrass</li><li>Dr Claire Evans, Prinicpal Biogeochemist, UK’s National Oceanography Centre</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Website: https://www.climateimpact.com/news-insights/podcast/episode-10/</p><p>Email: podcast@climateimpact.com</p>","author_name":"Climate Impact Partners"}