BLUE4ALL will develop science-based tools for achieving Marine Protected Areas that meet conservation and restoration objectives, while addressing the needs and concerns of all stakeholders
We will work with stakeholders from 25 Living Labs and Information Sites in the Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic regions to develop tools for preserving and restoring the marine environment in a socially sustainable and acceptable way.
LAST HIGHLIGHT
Our report from our session at the UN Ocean Decade's satellite event MPA forum is out! š¤©
As part of the UN Ocean Decade Conference, held in Barcelona from April 8-9th, 2024, we organised the session "Become an MPA manager for a day!" - A roleplaying game that put the audience into the shoes of an MPA manager and the challenges they commonly face.
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News
Blue4All at NausicaĆ”: Highlights from the Team for Ocean Weekend
On the 5th and 6th of June 2026, the Blue4All photo exhibition stopped at NausicaĆ” in Boulogne-sur-Mer, as part of the Team for Ocean event and the 10th anniversary of France's Aires Marines Ćducatives (AME). This was just one stop among several planned within that region. Visitors could see 26 photographs, grouped into three themes: human impact, strength, beauty, and flora and fauna. Alongside the display, a hands-on activity invited visitors to vote for their favourite photo and leave comments on post-its, turning a look round the stand into a conversation about marine conservation.
Publications
Blue4all Webinar Slides - Tools for the inclusive management of Marine Protected Areas
This Blue4all webinar looks at tools for assessing stakeholder perceptions, awareness and gender dimensions in MPA management, and what they revealed when applied in European MPAs.
Upcoming events
World Conference for Marine Biodiversity 2026
16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 will bring together the global marine biodiversity community to assess progress, share knowledge, and shape the future of ocean conservation. Taking place 17ā20 November 2026 in Bruges, Belgium, the conference marks a key moment to align science, policy, and action midway through the UN Ocean Decade.