Workshop | Nature credits in the EU’s coastal and marine ecosystems

On Friday, 30 January 2026 (09:00–12:15 CET), the European Commission is hosting an online workshop on “Nature credits in the EU’s coastal and marine ecosystems.” The event sits within the European Commission’s consultation process on the Roadmap towards Nature Credits, which aims to stimulate private investment in nature-positive action and complement public funding through credible, market-based incentives.
Blue Connect at Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland Annual Science Meeting

Dr Emily Hague and Dr Rachel Shucksmith from the Scottish MPA Demo Site are presenting an e-poster on the BLUE CONNECT project demo site work at the MASTS Annual Science Meeting, 18-20 November 2025, taking place at the Technology & Innovation Centre, in Glasgow, Scotland.
From Policy to Practice: Regional and Local Impacts of EU Missions and HE Clusters – Workshop

The workshop on “From Policy to Practice: Regional and Local Impacts of EU Missions and HE Clusters” is the third in a series of four organized by the NCP4Missions project, the networking initiative for National Contact Points (NCPs) of the five EU Missions. Building on previous two workshops, this workshop will focus on highlighting the regional/local impact of both the EU Missions and the Horizon Europe Clusters.
5th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop: ‘Achieving Mission Ocean and Waters Protection Targets: Showcasing the EU Blue Parks Projects’

Join us online for the fifth EU Blue Parks Community Workshop on 19 November 2025 where Blue Connect will present, with other projects, how we are driving progress towards Europe’s marine protection goals.
Mapping for the Future: Interactive Design of MPA Corridors

Join us for our interactive workshop aiming to bring together a wide spectrum of UN Ocean Conference 2025 attendees by facilitating knowledge exchange and promote critical thinking. The event will commence with a short introductory session about the alignment with UNOC 2025 objectives and introducing the MPA Community Network with associated EU-projects.
36th European Cetacean Society Conference

Join us for the Macaronesian Ecological Corridor #ECS2025 Workshop!
Are you passionate about marine conservation and the protection of cetaceans? Dive into the future of ecological connectivity across the Macaronesian at our workshop!
Introducing the MPA Card Game – First Play at European Ocean Days!
As part of the MPA Community Network, we are excited to announce the launch of the MPA Corridor Design Card Game—an innovative and interactive game designed to challenge players to create effective and resilient Marine Protected Area (MPA) corridors. The game will be played for the first time at European Ocean Days in Brussels on March 4th!
3rd EU Blue Parks Community workshop – ‘Strengthening the EU Blue Parks Community’

The third EU Blue Parks Community workshop ‘Strengthening the EU Blue Parks Community’ will be held online on 12 November 2024 at 10:00h CET.
Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Marine Conservation Management, Financing and Beyond

Effective stakeholder engagement is essential for sustainable marine management and policy implementation. This workshop will explore innovative projects in the North Sea region, focusing on how inclusive approaches and sustainable business opportunities can enhance marine conservation efforts.
Leading the Way: Marine nature restoration advancements, challenges and needs in the North Sea region

The Nature Restoration Law sets bold and ambitious goals for restoring ecosystems across the EU. The workshop will support discussions on shaping further the marine nature restoration in the region.