Members of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) have contributed a new peer-reviewed chapter to a recently published Springer volume addressing the development of algal production systems in non-tropical climates.
The chapter appears in Advances in Temperate Phyconomy: Algal Harvest and Cultivation in Globally Distributed Temperate Waters, published by Springer, and is titled “Microalgal Cultivation in Temperate Regions: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.” The work was authored by Léa Braud, Anne Pajot, Arianna Rizzo, Juliette Armeni-Ripari and Vitor Verdelho.
The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of microalgal cultivation beyond tropical environments, focusing on the specific constraints and opportunities found in temperate regions. It explores how seasonal variability, light availability, temperature fluctuations and operational costs shape production models, while also examining recent technological and biological innovations aimed at improving productivity and sustainability.
In addition to outlining current limitations, the authors identify strategic pathways for scaling microalgae production for applications across food and feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biofertilisers and bioremediation. Particular emphasis is placed on adapted cultivation systems and sustainability-driven innovation as critical enablers for the long-term viability of microalgae within the blue economy.
EABA’s contribution reflects its ongoing role in supporting scientific research and knowledge transfer within the global algae sector, reinforcing the association’s commitment to increasing the visibility and impact of algae-based solutions worldwide.
The book and the individual chapter are now available through Springer.
