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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
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.
HYBRID SEMINAR The Irish Sea: Ecological, Sociocultural and Economic Insights
Organized by the Green Foundation Ireland, in collaboration with University College Dublin, this Hybrid Seminar Event focuses on "What is a “value” of a marine ecosystem, and what tools and approaches can be used to measure it? And how does the marine environment translate into benefits for humans?"
In this seminar, researchers from Horizon-EU funded projects MARBEFES and Blue4ALL will discuss methods of ecological, sociocultural, and economic valuation of the Irish Sea.
Registration and full programme are available here
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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