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! 🤩
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
Ecosystem Service Valuation – Field Insights from the Danish and French Living Labs
As part of the Blue4All project, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) across Europe are actively engaging stakeholders and being involved in tool testing by our project partners designed to support inclusive and effective MPA management. This April, the Danish Wadden Sea and the French Natura 2000 network served as testing grounds for such tools - each tailored to their unique ecological and social settings. The recent fieldwork conducted in both locations by the University of Antwerp (UA) marks an important milestone in ensuring these tools are not only scientifically sound but also contextually grounded and accessible.
Publications
Blue Horizons issue #6
BLUE4ALL has partnered with MSP4BIO and the BlueConnect project to launch Blue Horizons - a collaborative newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest news and insights on Marine Protected Areas, Marine Spatial Planning, and Ocean Conservation.
Upcoming events
OCTO Webinar
14 May 2025 to 14 May 2026
Presented by: Claire Colegrove and Alex Driedger of ProtectedSeas