The 4th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress (4WSFC) is a transdisciplinary forum for anyone interested in small-scale fisheries to participate in an interactive discussion about the world's small-scale fisheries. The purpose of the congress is to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and mobilize support for the viability and sustainability of small-scale fisheries. Considering the Covid-19 global …

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GEO Blue Planet 5th Symposium, Ghana 24 - 28 October, Accra, Ghana The ocean and coastal arm of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), GEO Blue Planet aims to ensure the sustained development, and use of ocean and coastal observations for the benefit of society. These symposiums aim to increase regional linkages, promoting collaboration between stakeholders and …

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From 7 to 18 November, Heads of State, ministers and negotiators, along with climate activists, mayors, civil society representatives and CEOs will meet in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh for the largest annual gathering on climate action. The COP27 summit will build on the outcomes of COP26 to deliver action on an array of issues critical to …

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MASTS 12th Annual Science Meeting: Supporting Delivery of the Blue Economy Vision 8 - 10 November, Glasgow, Scotland. The blue economy includes the marine, coastal and the inter-linked freshwater environment of Scotland, the different marine and maritime sectors it supports, and the people connected to it. It also encapsulates the legislation, policies, programmes and international …

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Blue Marine Foundation's Crab & Lobster Symposium will take place on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 10:00 – 18:00 GMT. The Crab and Lobster Symposium aims to share current knowledge and support ongoing work to safeguard the long-term health of UK crab and lobster populations and sustainable fisheries. The demand for UK crab has increased in recent years, largely due …

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3rd International Conference on Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning  22-23 November, Barcelona, Spain The Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission (DG MARE) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) are jointly organising the 3rd edition of the International Conference on Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning. Objective: To assess the state-of-the-art implementation of MSP and …

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5th International Marine Science Communication Conference 30 November - 1 December, Sète (France) & Online Are you a professional communicator working in a marine institute, governmental body or a NGO, or a marine scientist that would like to be speed-trained by experts in the skills of modern ocean science communication? Then CommOCEAN is for you. Our …

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