Algae and Climate

The report also conducts a comparison of production systems with land-based crops, such as soya, possessing similar nutritional properties. Lastly, it evaluates the EU's capacity for algae production that aligns with existing CO2 point-source emissions and can contribute to current and future animal feed requirements. Given that algae production is an evolving field with concurrent advancements in production and Research & Development, there is notable variability in the estimated values for the examined criteria. Further research is recommended, specifically focusing on additional macro- and microalgae species, as well as other land-based production systems. Additional areas for investigation include postharvest processing to support sustainable scaling of biomass production and the removal of unwanted minerals, along with enhancements to the nutritional value (e.g., digestibility and assimilation) of cultivable algae for animals.