BLUE4ALL will develop science-based tools for achieving Marine Protected Areas that meet conservation and restoration objectives, while addressing the needs and concerns of all stakeholders
We will work with stakeholders from 25 Living Labs and Information Sites in the Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic regions to develop tools for preserving and restoring the marine environment in a socially sustainable and acceptable way.
LAST HIGHLIGHT
Our report from our session at the UN Ocean Decade's satellite event MPA forum is out! 🤩
As part of the UN Ocean Decade Conference, held in Barcelona from April 8-9th, 2024, we organised the session "Become an MPA manager for a day!" - A roleplaying game that put the audience into the shoes of an MPA manager and the challenges they commonly face.
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Blue4All at European Ocean Days 2026: Turning Ambition into Action for Marine Protection
At this year’s European Ocean Days in Brussels, one message stood out clearly: Europe is not short on ambition for marine protection, but delivering real impact remains the challenge. Blue4All contributed to the discussion by showcasing practical tools, engaging with stakeholders, and advancing solutions to make marine protected areas more effective on the ground.
Publications
D7.6 - Second update of the strategy for Addressing the Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights in the Project
This deliverable provides a second update to the strategy for addressing the ethics and Intellectual Property Rights in BLUE4ALL. It aims to identify the key ethical and legal requirements of the BLUE4ALL project in relation to the involvement of research contributors (i.e. stakeholders) for workshops, surveys and interviews, and particularly the identification and recruitment thereof. It also identifies the main Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues to consider in BLUE4ALL to ensure compliance with the Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement.
Upcoming events
PHAROS Ireland Mega Event
26 May 2026 to 28 May 2026
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.