Women’s SHGs in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district are earning from Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed cultivation. The economics work. The climate benefits are real, if modest. The risks from invasive species and monoculture are documented. Here is a full picture of India’s seaweed sector – and what the Indonesia and South Korea models can teach.
Category: Poverty & Livelihood
Rural poverty, urban slums, employment, skill development, migration
