Speaker

About the speaker: 

As Managing Director of Kelp Forest Foundation, Xu is on a mission to unlock the power of kelp for ocean health, biodiversity, and climate mitigation. She works across science, policy and industry to turn kelp science into real-world impact. This includes advancing kelp restoration projects, blue carbon credit methodologies, and building capacity through training programmes and partnerships with universities, NGOs, and governments worldwide. 

Company info:

The Kelp Forest Foundation advances kelp research, restoration, and education through science-based projects and partnerships. The organisation focuses on developing accessible monitoring protocols, supporting local research capacity, and building the evidence base for kelp-related climate and biodiversity solutions.