Formalised as a not for profit company, limited by guarantee, Seaweed Forum Wales (SFW) is now the apex body (the hub, linking Government; Education, Private Sector and Research) to advance and accelerate the development of an industry in Wales based on cultivated seaweed. It prioritises include:
1. To identify investment / funding to translate opportunities into realities.
2. To lobby Welsh Government to ensure seaweed farming achieves the platform needed to maximise benefits across the economy, environment and society – aligning perfectly across all legislative gaols – Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) act 2015.
3. To develop the market and supply chain
4. To facilitate collaborative projects including knowledge transfer
5. In future, to evolve as a membership organisation, representing all stakeholders