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SUMMARY:Marine Biodiversity Cluster Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Marine Biodiversity Cluster Event will take place on March 13–14\, 2025\, in Brussels. This event\, co-organized by BioAgora\, B-USEFUL\, the European Commission\, Eklipse\, and HIFMB\, aims to foster synergies among EU-funded projects focused on marine biodiversity restoration and bycatch reduction. It provides a platform for enhancing collaboration\, strengthening the science-policy interface\, and shaping actions to influence EU biodiversity policies effectively. This gathering is essential for aligning research with policy priorities in marine biodiversity protection. \nMore information are available here:https://bioagora.eu/news/marine-biodiversity-cluster-event-2025-advancing-science-policy-collaboration-ocean-conservation
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/marine-biodiversity-cluster-event-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
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SUMMARY:HELCOM Stakeholder Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The HELCOM Stakeholder Conference 2025\, a one-day online event dedicated to discussing hazardous substances in the Baltic Sea\, will take place on 31 March 2025\, from 10:00 to 16:00 EEST. Under the theme of the ‘One Baltic’ approach\, the conference will explore the latest advancements in applying a holistic approach to managing hazardous substances to ensure a cleaner and healthier Baltic Sea. \nThe event is open to everyone\, but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register by 27 March 2025 here. \nThe conference aims to bring together stakeholders from HELCOM Contracting Parties\, industry representatives\, NGOs\, international organizations\, civil society groups\, and other interested individuals to discuss key actions supporting the Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) goal: ‘A Baltic Sea unaffected by hazardous substances’. \nThe discussions will focus on implementing BSAP actions and the upcoming Regional Action Plan on Hazardous Substances (RAP HAZ)\, set to be finalized in 2025. Key topics include the current state of hazardous substances in the region\, the impact of PFAS regulations\, the risks associated with pharmaceuticals in the Baltic Sea\, and the importance of a holistic regional approach to managing hazardous substances. \nFor more information and to view the provisional programme on the event page.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/helcom-stakeholder-conference-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250409T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
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SUMMARY:Nature-Inclusive Marine Spatial Planning: Insights from MSP4BIO Test Sites
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: April 9th\, 2025 | 🕐 Time: 13:00 CET | 🖥 Format: Online Webinar \nJoin us for an exclusive webinar hosted by CCMS\, exploring the latest advancements in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and its impact on biodiversity conservation. This session will present key insights from Deliverable 5.3 of the MSP4BIO project\, showcasing practical applications and success stories from test sites where tailored MSP strategies have led to effective ecosystem preservation. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nExpert insights into innovative MSP approaches\nReal-world applications from MSP4BIO test sites\nCollaborative strategies for marine biodiversity conservation\n\nThis webinar offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and deepen your understanding of nature-inclusive marine planning. \nAgenda\nThe agenda is available here \nRegistration\nRegistration is available here
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/nature-inclusive-marine-spatial-planning-insights-from-msp4bio-test-sites/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250318T133455Z
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SUMMARY:CrossGov Fisheries & Biodiversity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The CrossGov Fisheries & Biodiversity Workshop explores the challenges of balancing fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean. It examines EU policy coherence\, regional challenges\, and best practices while providing actionable recommendations for sustainable governance. \nKey discussions include Mediterranean fisheries and biodiversity\, regional case studies (Northern Adriatic\, French Mediterranean\, Torre Guaceto MPA)\, and interactive breakout sessions on governance and stakeholder engagement. \nExperts from leading institutions\, including the University of Eastern Finland\, ACTeon Environment Consultancy\, CNR\, and Wageningen University\, will share insights. \nThe event will be held online on April 10\, 2025\, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. \nRegister here to join the discussion on the future of Mediterranean fisheries and biodiversity.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/ossgov-fisheries-biodiversity-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250116T095234Z
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SUMMARY:Our Ocean Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Our Ocean Conference has chosen the theme ‘Our Ocean\, Our Action’ to promote global actions for a sustainable ocean. In particular\, this 10th conference will discuss ‘Digital Oceans’ as a special agenda\, focusing on means to drive action.\nOcean Digital is a concept that combines the ocean industry and digital technology\, serving as an implementation tool to achieve a sustainable ocean swiftly and systematically.\nThe conference will be held in Busam\, Korea from the 28th till the 30th of April 2025.\nMore information are available here
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/our-ocean-conference/
LOCATION:Busam\, Korea\, Busam\, Korea\, Democratic People's Republic of
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250430T142054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T091710Z
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SUMMARY:🌊 MSP4BIO Webinar: Empowering Marine Spatial Planning with SeaSketch
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Marine Spatial Planning with SeaSketch ´s webinar \nJoin Dr. Will McClintock for a dynamic webinar on SeaSketch\, the open-source participatory mapping platform powering the MSP4BIO project and revolutionizing ocean planning worldwide. \nDiscover how SeaSketch helps stakeholders collaborate\, map\, and make informed decisions to support sustainable marine management—backed by real-world examples from Brazil\, the Azores\, and Micronesia. \nEvent Overview: \n📆 15 May 2025 \n⏱️ 2-3 PM CET \n📍Online 💻 \nKey take-away messages: \n\nDynamic Mapping Tools: Visualizing map data and metadata with support for custom styles using vector and raster datasets.\nCollaborative Zoning & Surveys: Interactive tools for sketching\, evaluating MPAs\, and collecting spatial data on ocean use from stakeholders.\nUnderstand how user-friendly tools\, such as map-based surveys and zoning scenario evaluations can streamline decision-making.\nGain insight into leveraging SeaSketch’s open API for custom geo-processing and reporting tools tailored to your project’s needs.\n\nRegistration is available here. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to for an inspiring hour of learning and collaboration aimed at shaping the future of our oceans. \n 
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/empowering-marine-spatial-planning-with-seasketch/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
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SUMMARY:European Maritime Days
DESCRIPTION:European Maritime Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate “maritime Europe” by highlighting the diversity of sea-related activities across the continent. It aims to raise awareness among European citizens about the crucial role of the seas in daily life and to spark reflection on their significance. \nThe event brings together Europe’s maritime community to network\, discuss\, and collaborate on maritime issues and the sustainable blue economy. It is a key platform for “Ocean Leaders” to meet\, providing an interactive experience on a wide range of topics related to the blue economy and marine environment. Participants can expect inspirational speakers\, thematic sessions\, stakeholder workshops\, exhibitions\, and numerous networking opportunities. The event targets professionals from business\, government\, NGOs\, academia\, and EU citizens interested in maritime affairs. \nAdditionally\, the EMD 2025 will feature the third annual Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue\, organized by the European Blue Forum. \nThe event is organized by the European Commission\, Cork City Council\, and the Irish Ministry of Environment\, Climate\, and Communications. \nMore information is available here
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/european-maritime-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250430T140939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T142952Z
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SUMMARY:🌊 MSP4BIO Webinar: Smart Tools for Preserved Seas:  The MSP4BIO Ecological Toolkit and Real-World Applications
DESCRIPTION:Smart Tools for Preserved Seas: The MSP4BIO Ecological Toolkit and Real-World Applications webinar \nThe webinar will present one of the main outputs of the Horizon Europe MSP4BIO project: the Ecological Toolkit -ESE 1. The toolkit has been designed to offer a variety of solutions and a detailed step-by-step guide to help decision makers navigate the complex processes of MPA connectivity and prioritization. It is based on the latest ecological knowledge and climate resilience principles and lists and integrates methodologies and tools needed to develop climate-resilient and appropriate conservation scenarios. \nThe webinar will briefly describe the practices of the toolkit\, the work done on ecological questions\, the improvement of ecological and climate macro-criteria and the implementation of the Decision Support Tools (DST) included in the toolkit. Further sessions will also be dedicated to introducing the rationale behind the climate guidelines on integrating climate change scenarios into protection and prioritization strategies for the development of climate-smart MPAs\, and to show how ESE1 module has been integrated into the MSP4BIO Ecological-Socio-Economic (ESE) management framework. Finally\, some examples of ESE1 application in MSP4BIO pilot sites will be presented. \nEvent Overview: \n📆 28/05/2025 \n⏱️ 09:30-12:30 CET \n📍Online 💻 \nKey take-away messages: \n\nThe MSP4BIO Ecological Toolkit (ESE1) equips decision-makers with a science-based\, step-by-step guide to improve marine conservation planning\, with a strong focus on functional ecology ecological connectivity and climate resilience.\n\n\nThe toolkit integrates improved ecological and climate macro-criteria\, practical methodologies\, and Decision Support Tools (DSTs) to support the prioritization and design of effective and future-proof Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).\n\n\nReal-world applications from MSP4BIO pilot sites demonstrate how the toolkit can be used to address ecological questions and develop tailored\, climate-smart marine spatial planning strategies.\n\nThe event´s agenda is available here \nRegistration is available here \nWe look forward to welcoming you to for an inspiring 3 hours of learning and collaboration aimed at shaping the future of our oceans. \n 
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/smart-tools-for-preserved-seas-the-msp4bio-ecological-toolkit-and-real-world-applications/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250116T100249Z
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SUMMARY:One Ocean Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:UNOC3 conference will be focused on « Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean » and will seek to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14)\, with three main priorities\, in order to produce an ambitious Nice Ocean Action Plan. \nMore information is available here
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/one-ocean-science-conference/
LOCATION:One Ocean Science Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250410T100303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T085303Z
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SUMMARY:🌊 MSP4BIO Webinar: How Can Marine Spatial Planning Help Achieve Europe’s 30x30 Targets?
DESCRIPTION:🌊 MSP4BIO Webinar: How Can Marine Spatial Planning Help Achieve Europe’s 30×30 Targets? \n🗓️ 6 June 2025 | 12:00–14:00 CET | Online \n\nHosted by PAP/RAC and S.Pro \nJoin us for this edition of the MSP4BIO webinar series focusing on how Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) can support Europe’s 30% marine protection and restoration targets by 2030. \nThe webinar will explore:✅ The current status of marine protection across Europe✅ Barriers and opportunities for integrating biodiversity in MSP✅ Real-world examples from national contexts✅ Policy recommendations and next steps for the EU MSP Directive \nWhether you’re working in policy\, research\, or conservation\, this session will offer fresh insights\, practical guidance\, and collaborative pathways for strengthening marine biodiversity. \n\nRegistration is available here. \nAgenda is available here.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/%f0%9f%8c%8a-msp4bio-webinar-how-can-marine-spatial-planning-help-achieve-europes-30x30-targets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T153500
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250506T151049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T101818Z
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SUMMARY:🌊 MSP4BIO Webinar: Nature-Inclusive Approaches of the Blue Economy in MPAs
DESCRIPTION:🌊 Webinar: Nature-Inclusive Approaches of the Blue Economy in MPAs🗓️ Date: Friday\, June 20🕑 Time: 14:00 – 15:35 (CET)📍 Location: Online \nJoin us for an insightful webinar presenting Deliverable 4.2 of the MSP4BIO project—a hands-on guideline for embedding nature-inclusive strategies into Blue Economy sectors. Discover how tools like Sankey diagrams and ecosystem service impact analyses help integrate aquaculture\, fisheries\, renewable energy\, tourism\, and non-living marine resource sectors into effective Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) frameworks. \n🎙️ Expert contributions from s.Pro\, RGI\, University of Southern Denmark\, Blue Azores\, Federal University of Santa Catarina\, and more. \n👉🏻Register by 19 June 2025\n👉🏻The event´s agenda is available here
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/%f0%9f%8c%8a-msp4bio-webinar-nature-inclusive-approaches-of-the-blue-economy-in-mpas/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
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SUMMARY:From the Green Deal to the Oceans Pact: Strengthening Policy Coherence for Our Most Ambitious Marine Goals
DESCRIPTION:Joint CrossGov Policy Day – From the Green Deal to the Oceans Pact\n🗓️ 23 June 2025 | 📍 Nordic House\, Rue du Luxembourg 3\, Brussels \nCo-organised by MSP4BIO and CrossGov\, this full-day event will bring together policymakers\, researchers\, industry representatives\, and stakeholders to strengthen policy coherence across offshore wind\, fisheries\, and biodiversity conservation. \nThrough expert panels and interactive workshops\, the event will explore practical solutions for aligning EU marine and maritime policies under the Green Deal and the Ocean Pact. \n📩 This is a closed event\, expressions of interest have to be sent to :media@crossgov.eu \nPlease note: Limited capacity – confirmations will be sent by the organising team.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/towards-a-coherent-cross-compliant-ocean-governance/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250702T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250312T120917Z
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SUMMARY:MPS4BIO FINAL EVENT
DESCRIPTION:MSP4BIO Final Event – Venice\, 2nd- 4th of July 2025\n\nJoin us for the MSP4BIO Final Event\, an essential gathering for MSP4BIO Communities of Practice and stakeholders\, marine planners\, marine protected areas managers\, policy and decision makers and experts in marine conservation and sustainability. This event is set against the backdrop of Venice’s historic charm and will run concurrently with the MEDIGREEN´s internal workshop event\, offering a comprehensive platform for discussion and networking. \nEvent Overview:\n📆  Dates: July 2-4\, 2025\n📍 Location: CNR ISMAR Headquarter\, Venice – Italy\nℹ️ Format: Keynote speeches\, interactive sessions\, and workshops with projects partners and policymakers. \nWhy Attend? \nEngage with international experts and stakeholders\, discover innovative practices in marine planning and conservation management\, and connect with peers to forge partnerships for future collaboration. \n  \nRegistration: Register here.\nThe agenda is available here. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Venice for an inspiring three days of learning and collaboration aimed at shaping the future of our oceans. \n 
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/mps4bio-final-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250312T083602Z
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SUMMARY:58th European Marine Biology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 58th European Marine Biology Symposium will be held in Bodo\, Norway from 6-9th July 2025. The conference will be hosted by Nord\, University in collaboration with EuroMarine Network. \nThis is the 58th annual EMBS\, continuing an tradition since the 1960s to bring early career and experienced researchers together in a relaxed environment to share knowledge\, know-how and thinking about marine biology and related sciences. In addition\, this event will continue the practice at the last two EMBS to host a panel of major research projects contributing to government and European marine and environmental policies.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/58th-european-marine-biology-symposium/
LOCATION:Bodo\, Norway\, Bodo\, Norway
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250709T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T181425
CREATED:20250505T085806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T085806Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning takes place on 9-12 July 2025 in Bodø\, Norway. \nAt the event will be the latest updates and scientific advances in marine biodiversity conservation at the MPA in MSP Conference. The conference will cover topics such as MPA planning\, climate change effects on marine biodiversity\, blue carbon science\, and spatial planning benefits. \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://msp4bio.eu/event/marine-protected-areas-in-marine-spatial-planning/
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