Azores Wave Conference: Advancing Ocean Governance and Coastal Protection in the Azores

On 13 March, 2026, the Azores Wave Conference took place at the University of the Azores (UAc) in Ponta Delgada, bringing together researchers, policymakers, civil society organizations, ocean advocates and the general public to discuss the future of coastal protection and sustainable ocean use in the Azores. The event was co-organized by the BLUE CONNECT partner University of the Azores, in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation, the Save the Waves Coalition, and the Azores Save the Waves initiative.