April 10, 2025
In BREST
Effectively Preserving the Ocean – Geopolitical Challenges and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Marine Protected Areas
On the occasion of the schooner Tara’s stopover in Brest as part of its UNOC Mission, the Tara Ocean Foundation, in partnership with Océanopolis, the Ocean & Climate Platform, and the French Office for Biodiversity, is organizing a public conference to discuss the political, economic, and social challenges related to ocean protection.
📅 Thursday, April 10
📍 Brest – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
A few weeks ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, this event will offer an opportunity to explore the political, economic, and social issues surrounding Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and to encourage strong national commitments.
On the agenda:
- Overview and current challenges of Marine Protected Areas
- Cross-perspectives on conservation policies and geopolitical stakes
- Interdisciplinary solutions and collaborations to strengthen ocean protection
- Focus on the French context and a discussion on the next steps for MPAs
Why attend?
- Engage in discussions on the challenges and solutions for effective ocean protection
- Promote dialogue between experts, field practitioners, users, and policymakers
- Contribute to the discussions leading up to the UNOC
Whether you’re a conservation professional, researcher, MPA manager, or a user of marine space—this conference is for you!
👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eYq_Jisx4o
