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SUMMARY:MENA Oceans Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThe fourth MENA Oceans Summit convenes policymakers, scientists, academics, blue economy leaders, and community organisations to strengthen regional collaboration and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans across the Middle East and North Africa. The programme mixes high-level plenaries, thematic deep-dives, and awareness sessions, with a dedicated culture and community day on 27 November.\nBeyond the two-day flagship event, this year’s programme includes deep-dives and regional consultations held through the second half of the year, including at COP31 in Turkey and the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai. The organisers position the summit as a link between the UN CBD CoP, COP31, and the UN Water Conference in December 2026.\nWhat to expect\n\nAdvancing the MENA Ocean Action Agenda, including blue economy roadmaps and alignment with global treaties\nPublication of Regional Best Practice Guidelines under the Middle East Mangrove Knowledge Hub\nPresentation of the region’s first baseline assessment of key blue economy sectors, from the Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience (BEFCR) Programme\nLaunch of a Blue Finance Track bringing together banks, non-bank financial institutions, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds\nOutcomes from the MENA Oceans Network Working Groups and alignment of ocean and water priorities ahead of the UN Water Conference\n\nDate and time\n23 to 24 November 2026\nRegistration\nMore information ( https://goumbook.com/mena-oceans-summit-2026/ )\n
URL:https://sevenseasmedia.org/events/mena-oceans-summit-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Conference,Ocean, Coastal & Polar
LOCATION:United Arab Emirates
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