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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.
6th ESP Europe Conference
The 6th ESP Europe Conference will bring together Europe’s ecosystem services community to advance solutions for a nature- and people-positive future. Taking place 18–22 May 2026 in Prague, Czechia, Blue4All will actively contribute through co-hosted sessions and by showcasing results from socio-economic and ecological tool testing.
PHAROS Ireland Mega Event
The PHAROS Ireland Mega Event will bring together stakeholders across science, policy, and practice to co-create solutions for marine restoration and sustainable blue economy development. Taking place 26–28 May 2026 in Kerry and West Cork, Ireland, Blue4All will play a key role in advancing MPA collaboration, tools, and knowledge exchange.
Our Oceans Conference
The Our Ocean Conference 2026 will convene global leaders to drive concrete commitments and accelerate action for ocean protection worldwide. Taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, Kenya, it marks the first time the conference is hosted on the African continent.
CommOCEAN
CommOCEAN 2026 will bring together scientists, communicators, and policymakers to strengthen how marine science is shared, understood, and acted upon. Taking place 2–3 September 2026 in Bergen, Norway, the conference highlights the critical role of communication in driving ocean literacy and meaningful change.
ICES Annual Science Conference 2026
The ICES Annual Science Conference 2026 will bring together the global marine science community to share cutting-edge research and shape the future of ocean knowledge and management. Taking place 15–18 September 2026 in Brest, France, it is one of the leading scientific events in marine research.
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
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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info@oceancouncil.org
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/.