Conferences and summits: Mission Ocean and Waters Forum and related events
Mission Ocean and Waters Forum and Related Events
The week will feature a series of events to discuss and shape future EU policies and initiatives on the ocean and waters, notably the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, the European Ocean Pact, and the European Water Resilience Strategy. Bringing together different actors and communities including youth, research, innovation and academia, regions, cities, ports and islands as well as the BlueInvest and European Blue Parks community, the week will showcase collective action for the health of the ocean and waters and discuss Europe’s blue future.
Practical Information
When: Monday 3 March 2025, 10:00 - Friday 7 March 2025, 15:00 (CET)
Where: Charlemagne Conference Centre, Rue de la Loi 170, 1049 Brussels, Belgium
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch
Description
Monday 3 March
Setting the stage with Young Voices for the Ocean (Venue: Sparks)
The European Ocean Days opens with an empowering and inspiring session that sets the tone for the week, opening with an interactive dialogue between young ocean advocates and the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Acknowledging that the future of our ocean lies significantly in the hands of the next generation, it is essential to hear and reflect on the perspectives of young people as part of the policy design process.
Throughout the day, various panels will be organised with the aim to foster youth participation discussion as a way to ensure that the opinion, views and needs of young people and youth organisations are taken into account when defining the Ocean Pact.
Mission Ocean and Waters projects meeting (Venue: Charlemagne, morning)
This clustering and networking event will bring together projects funded under the Mission Ocean and Waters and other relevant EU projects contributing to the Mission objectives, including from relevant Partnerships.
Waves of Collaboration – Matchmaking for the Mission to Restore Ocean and Waters by 2030 (Venue: Charlemagne, afternoon)
The Mission matchmaking event will promote collaboration and connect different Mission stakeholders and communities including Charter actions, projects, research and innovation, businesses, and investors.
Tuesday 4 March
Progress in Action: Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Forum (Venue: Charlemagne)
The third Annual Forum of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters aims to take stock of the Mission’s progress and major achievements, to mobilise governments and relevant actors around key Mission deliverables and to discuss the needs and strategic steps for reaching the 2030 Mission targets.
The event will showcase the mobilisation with innovative and concrete solutions developed under the Mission, contributing towards its objectives, discuss how key stakeholders, such as regions, local authorities, the private sectors and citizens at large are involved in implementing the Mission and how different streams of finance are being mobilised to support the scaling and deployment of solutions for reaching the Mission objectives.
The event will be an opportunity to discuss the strategic focus of the Mission in the years to come and the necessary steps for the scaling, replication and deployment of innovative solutions developed by the Mission. Moreover, it will be a platform to explore how the Mission can actively contribute to future EU priorities, including the Ocean Pact.
Wednesday 5 March
Fisheries and Ocean Dialogues (Venue: Charlemagne/morning)
The Dialogues (taking place at Charlemagne) will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders from the fisheries, aquaculture, maritime and blue economy sectors. The event aims to foster collaborative discussions, share insights, and develop actionable strategies in preparation of the Ocean Pact.
The dialogues will cover the three main objectives of the Ocean Pact, namely:
- Pursuing a healthy ocean
- Ensuring sustainable fisheries
- Promoting a resilient blue economy
