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Blue4all Final Event - From science to practice: co-creating effective MPAs to meet the EU marine protection targets
The Blue4all final event will take place in Bruges, Belgium, on 16 November 2026, from 13:30 to 17:30 CET.
The event is organised together with the EU Blue Parks Community as its 7th Community Workshop, under the title From science to practice: co-creating effective MPAs to meet the EU marine protection targets.
The workshop will focus on the practical application of project results, tools, and lessons for Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers. It will include presentations of outcomes from Blue4all, the MPA Solutions Hub, and related tools and methods from other EU-funded projects and Mission Actions.
The event will be held back-to-back with the 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity.
Register here: https://eublueparks-workshop.wmhproject.events/
World Conference for Marine Biodiversity 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 17–20 November 2026 in Bruges, Belgium, the conference marks a key moment to align science, policy, and action midway through the UN Ocean Decade.
Past events
THALASSA Marine Science Conference
THALASSA 2026 brings together science, policy, and practice to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing Mediterranean marine and coastal systems. By fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration, the conference aims to turn knowledge into actionable solutions for a more resilient ocean future.
Blue4All WEBINAR - Towards Equity and Justice in Marine Protected Areas: Tools for Fairer Governance
How can marine protected areas (MPAs) be planned and managed in ways that enhance ocean justice and equity? Join us for a 90-minute webinar introducing the newly developed Blue4All Justice Assessment and Deliberation Tool and the IUCN Guidebook for assessing and improving social equity in marine conservation, designed to support practitioners in strengthening equity and justice in marine conservation.
This interactive session will:
- Set the scene with global principles and guidelines on governance, equity, and justice in nature conservation (Cécile Fattebert, IUCN)
- Present existing SAGE tool through experiences gained in a Blue4All case study (Moses Adjei, Wageningen University)
- Introduce and demonstrate the IUCN Guidebook for assessing and improving social equity in marine conservation (Nathan Bennett, WWF and IUCN)
- Introduce and demonstrate the Blue4All Justice Assessment and Deliberation Tool (Riku Varjopuro and Aino Rekola, Finnish Environment Institute)
- Provide space for discussion on improving social equity and justice in marine conservation by applying different tools and Q&A
Are you an MPA manager, conservation practitioner, or policymaker looking for practical ways to strengthen equity and justice in marine conservation? Then this webinar is for you!
Secure your spot today by registering here: Register Now
Blue4All Travelling Exhibition at the Grand Océan Festival
The travelling exhibition in France will take place as part of the Grand Océan festival in Cherbourg, which is dedicated to entrepeneurship, innovation and the blue economy, bringing together local community members. The travelling exhibition will display the photography contest and tool testing results aiming to inform the local community about the project and raise awareness about marine protected areas.