Professor Jacob Carstensen from Aarhus University (partner of the GES4SEAS project) took the stage at the “Conference for Northeast Asia on Green, Low-Carbon, and High-Quality Marine Development” in Weihai, China that kicked off on August 29 2023. Invited as the keynote speaker, Professor Jacob Carstensen shared invaluable insights and experiences in managing eutrophication in this conference co-hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China Association for Science and Technology and the Provincial Government of Shandong.

The conference aimed to create a platform to build a consensus on the green, low-carbon and high-quality development at home and abroad, which is aligned with GES4SEAS’ mission to promote the well-being of marine ecosystems. Professor Jacob Carstensen’s keynote address centered on the challenges and successes in combatting eutrophication, a critical issue affecting aquatic environments worldwide.

Professor Jacob Carstensen featured in this three-day conference that gathered over 500 experts, including officials, experts, representatives of multinational companies from China and abroad to explore ways to drive change towards China’s “dual carbon” goals. It marked a pivotal moment in the Horizon Europe project’s global outreach and its commitment to preserving the health of our ocean.