MENA Oceans Summit 2026
About this event
The 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.
Beyond 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.
What to expect
- Advancing the MENA Ocean Action Agenda, including blue economy roadmaps and alignment with global treaties
- Publication of Regional Best Practice Guidelines under the Middle East Mangrove Knowledge Hub
- Presentation of the region’s first baseline assessment of key blue economy sectors, from the Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience (BEFCR) Programme
- Launch of a Blue Finance Track bringing together banks, non-bank financial institutions, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds
- Outcomes from the MENA Oceans Network Working Groups and alignment of ocean and water priorities ahead of the UN Water Conference
Date and time
23 to 24 November 2026
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