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MSP4BIO SCIENCE POLICY THINK THANK
On October 24th, 2024, in Marseille, the MSP4BIO Project will host its 3rd Science Policy Dialogues Think Tank event. This event will take place following the MSP-GREEN & REGINA MSP Joint Closing Conference and will be held at the same venue from 15:00 CET.
This Think Tank event is by invitation only. If you represent a relevant project or initiative, or are a policy actor interested in participating, please contact WWF MED (Mauro Randone, mrandone@wwfmedpo.org).
The MSP4BIO Project is focused on enhancing the integration of biodiversity into Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). As part of this effort, the project has launched a series of Science Policy Dialogue Think Tanks. The main objective of MSP4BIO Science Policy Dialogue Think Tanks is to co-develop, in collaboration with projects linked to MSP4BIO, a set of key solutions to improve the integration of biodiversity into Maritime Spatial Planning and to achieve validation through the engagement with policy actors. The Think Tanks bring together experts, scientists, and policymakers at both the EU and regional seas levels to co-develop innovative solutions for incorporating biodiversity into MSP.
For more information on the event: https://msp4bio.eu/msp4bio-3rd-science-policy-dialogues-think-tank-advancing-biodiversity-integration-in-maritime-spatial-planning/.
Venue: Palais du Pharo, Marseille, France
Sustainable Ocean Summit & Global Blue Finance Summit 2024
The World Ocean Council will host two flagship events in Barcelona from 5-7 November 2024: the Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) and the Global Blue Finance Summit (BlueFIN). These events serve as key platforms for business and investment leaders focused on driving the sustainable blue economy forward.
The Sustainable Ocean Summit addresses the complex challenges of ocean sustainability through a holistic approach, prioritizing cross-sector collaboration, innovative solutions, and private sector engagement.
The Global Blue Finance Summit centers on cross-sector cooperation, developing innovative financial strategies, and integrating sustainability with economic growth in the blue economy. The summit seeks to address challenges, seize opportunities, and establish strategies for improving ocean health and sustainability through effective financial mechanisms.
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info@oceancouncil.org
3rd Mission Arena
Join Blue4All for an exciting two-day event on the blue Bioeconomy in the North Sea region at the Blue Mission Banos ´s Mission Arena #3 event!
The program will feature interactive workshops on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), marine nature restoration, innovative marine financing, and collaboration opportunities. Connect with experts and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable ocean management.
Workshop 1: Connecting Seas - Cooperation and Tools for EU Marine Protected Areas
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 | 14:00 - 15:45
- Location: Hall 2 | Format: In-person
This workshop unites EU-funded projects, including BLUE4ALL, MSP4BIO, BioProtect, Blue Connect, and MPA Europe, to explore synergies and develop tools for marine conservation. Each project will showcase innovative solutions such as BioProtect's Autonomous Biosampler and MSP4BIO's ecosystem restoration frameworks, while BLUE4ALL will present governance and financial tools for sustainable MPA management. Participants will discuss opportunities for collaboration, data sharing, and unified stakeholder engagement to support the EU's biodiversity protection goals.
Workshop 2: Leading the Way - Marine Nature Restoration Advancements, Challenges, and Needs in the North Sea Region
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 | 16:00 - 17:45
- Location: Hall 2 | Format: In-person
This session will focus on the EU's ambitious nature restoration law, with discussions on marine ecosystem restoration in the North Sea region. Expert speakers include:
- Fien De Raedemaecker (Flanders Marine Institute)
- Annelies Declercq (Ghent University)
- Franziska Drews-von Ruckteschell (SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG)
- Ivana Stojanovic (SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG)
Workshop 3: Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions - Marine Conservation Management, Financing, and Beyond
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | 09:15 - 11:00
- Location: Hall 3 | Format: In-person
This workshop will explore innovative stakeholder engagement strategies essential for sustainable marine management. Projects and speakers will focus on marine conservation financing and beyond. The featured speaker is Ivana Stojanovic, Team Lead and Senior Project Manager at the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and help shape the future of marine conservation and restoration efforts!
Click here to view the full event agenda and enroll in the workshops.
Past events
2nd EU Blue Parks Community workshop
The EU Blue Parks Community brings together EU Member States’ national and regional authorities, European marine networks, stakeholders and research and innovation projects. This Community aims to help identify and address challenges, share tools, solutions and good practices, and promote innovative approaches, while enhancing cooperation across the EU sea-basins in order to protect 30% and strictly protect 10% of EU sea areas by 2030.
BLUE4ALL will participate again in this 2nd workshop with the presentation: “BLUE4ALL, facilitating the Blue Parks Community”
Mission Ocean: 1st online workshop of the EU Blue Parks Community, Working together for the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
The first workshop’s primary objective is to present the EU Blue Parks Community and its benefits.
The aim is to set and cultivate a collaborative space for networking, knowledge sharing, and relationship-building among national and regional authorities responsible for Marine Protected Areas’ designation and management, related MPA initiatives, relevant EC-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Life, EMFAF), and appropriate networks.