Calendar
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
One Ocean Science Conference
UNOC3 conference will be focused on « Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean » and will seek to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14), with three main priorities, in order to produce an ambitious Nice Ocean Action Plan.
More information is available here
European Maritime Days
European Maritime Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate "maritime Europe" by highlighting the diversity of sea-related activities across the continent. It aims to raise awareness among European citizens about the crucial role of the seas in daily life and to spark reflection on their significance.
The event brings together Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and collaborate on maritime issues and the sustainable blue economy. It is a key platform for "Ocean Leaders" to meet, providing an interactive experience on a wide range of topics related to the blue economy and marine environment. Participants can expect inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops, exhibitions, and numerous networking opportunities. The event targets professionals from business, government, NGOs, academia, and EU citizens interested in maritime affairs.
Additionally, the EMD 2025 will feature the third annual Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue, organized by the European Blue Forum.
The event is organized by the European Commission, Cork City Council, and the Irish Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Communications.
More information is available here
OCTO Webinar
This session by ProtectedSeas highlights how its Navigator tool aggregates overlapping marine regulations worldwide to provide a more accurate, cumulative assessment of ocean protection, supporting more effective planning and management towards global conservation targets.