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SUMMARY:2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31)
DESCRIPTION:United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\nThe Conference of the Parties (COP) is the annual United Nations climate summit where nearly 200 countries negotiate and commit to actions addressing the climate crisis. COP31\, the 31st such conference\, will be hosted by Türkiye in Antalya — bringing together world leaders\, scientists\, civil society\, and the private sector to shape the future of climate action.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/2026-united-nations-climate-change-conference/
LOCATION:Antalya\, Türkiye
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260913T012117Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Finance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ocean and Coastal Futures Ltd\nBlue Finance 2026 follows the journey money has to make — from institutional capital markets to the coast itself\, and to the businesses\, large and small\, whose decisions determine what actually happens in the water. It asks how the UK reshapes that pathway well enough to become a model others follow. \nFour tracks\, one journey\nA · Scaling the market\nBuilding investable natural capital markets for marine nature\nBlue carbon\, marine net gain\, nutrient neutrality and biodiversity credits are where the Crown Estate\, devolved governments\, regulators and private buyers are all working now. But markets only scale if buyers trust what they’re buying and sellers can deliver what they promise. \nB · Blended finance and catalytic capital\nMaking public and philanthropic money work harder\nFirst-loss layers\, guarantees\, concessional capital and blended vehicles — what actually crowds money in\, and why so many structures never reach close. \nC · The last mile\nGetting finance to communities and the coast\nThe heart of the event. Capital accumulates at the top; the people who deliver recovery operate at a scale finance isn’t built to serve\, in a marine space that’s contested and heavily consented. \nD · Procurement\, disclosure and influence\nFinancing prevention\, not just repair\nThe biggest lever for preventing harm isn’t new capital — it’s the conditions attached to capital and trade that already exist. Purchase orders\, sourcing standards and disclosure rules often move practice faster than a fund or a regulator can.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/blue-finance-2026/
LOCATION:one birdcage walk\, westminster\, london\, 1 Birdcage Walk\, London SW1H 9JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20261028T214317Z
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SUMMARY:The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress
DESCRIPTION:Society for Conservation Biology Global Marine Program\nThe 8th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC8) is a global gathering focused on advancing science-based solutions for ocean conservation. IMCC8 will take place in Edinburgh\, Scotland\, from November 13-17\, 2026 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center (EICC) \nHosted by the Society for Conservation Biology Global Marine Program\, the congress brings together hundreds of marine scientists\, conservation practitioners\, policymakers\, educators\, students\, artists\, journalists\, and community leaders working across research\, policy\, management\, communication\, and community engagement. \nIMCC8 aims to identify critical gaps in marine conservation across the globe\, learn from conservation successes and failures\, identify pathways to integrate community knowledge and interdisciplinary science into policy and governance processes\, and catalyze action and solutions for the benefit of the ocean\, the planet\, and its people.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/the-8th-international-marine-conservation-congress/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Scotland
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20261006T184206Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T184206Z
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SUMMARY:Nineteenth Flatfish Biology Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOAA Fisheries\nThe Flatfish Biology Conference strives to provide a forum where a diverse community of scientists\, researchers\, and students come together to present their findings and share knowledge in a supportive and inclusive environment.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/nineteenth-flatfish-biology-conference/
LOCATION:Water’s Edge Resort & Spa\, Westbrook\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20261109T223429Z
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SUMMARY:Using Fluvial Geomorphology to Improve Stream Restoration and Watershed Management
DESCRIPTION:River Management Society\nStream restoration has become a catch-all phrase nationwide to describe all sorts of river management activities including flood and erosion control\, habitat enhancement and endangered species recovery\, and sediment and nutrient reduction efforts. An understanding of fluvial geomorphology can be helpful in establishing the underlying causes for stream degradation and bank erosion\, anticipating how the stream will change over time if no restoration occurs\, developing appropriate restoration strategies for the given setting\, and foreseeing how streams will respond to a proposed restoration project. In this way\, the actual needs for restoration can be documented\, restoration projects tailored for a given site\, and better restoration outcomes achieved. This course will utilize examples from around the country (and in fact the world) with particular focus on New England\, the Pacific Northwest\, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed\, but will be of value to all\, regardless of location\, as the basic principles of fluvial geomorphology and stream restoration to be covered in the course are applicable everywhere. \nThis three-day short course (from 10am-5pm Eastern Time each day) will explore the principles of fluvial geomorphology and stream restoration in a virtual format. An optional virtual field trip of stream restoration sites in the Chesapeake Bay region and possibly other locations is also available and will include live interaction with the field trip leader. The course is designed for government officials\, environmental and engineering consultants\, non-profit watershed groups\, construction contractors\, educators and students\, and others trying to sustainably address flooding\, erosion\, habitat\, and sediment and nutrient loading issues along rivers and streams. \nWhile some quantitative methods will be introduced\, the course will focus on the underlying concepts of fluvial geomorphology that are needed to effectively apply and interpret the results of quantitative analyses used in stream restoration designs. Fluvial geomorphology is also critical for anticipating how streams respond\, both positively and negatively\, to human activities along rivers and streams\, including stream restoration projects. The short course will highlight process-based restoration practices\, which are typically more effective\, sustainable\, and cost effective than form-based practices. Whether designing stream restoration projects yourself or reviewing plans to determine their potential effectiveness\, this short course will provide you with the background and practical experience to identify the best restoration approaches for a particular setting and set of project objectives. \nThe short course will consist of visual presentations\, small group exercises\, and activities that will provide participants with practical experiences and examples to recognize unstable channel reaches in a watershed and identify the most appropriate stream restoration techniques that will best address the identified instabilities\, if present. The first day of the short course will focus on the basic concepts of fluvial geomorphology including extended discussions on stream equilibrium and channel classification. The second day will consist of hands-on activities in small breakout groups to reinforce the geomorphic concepts learned during day 1 and will provide practical experiences using resources (e.g.\, topo maps\, aerial photographs) critical for completing geomorphic assessments at the watershed scale. The final day will apply the knowledge gained to examine numerous stream restoration practices through a series of case studies (working in small groups) that will highlight the many issues that must be considered to successfully and sustainably restore rivers and streams and to anticipate potential problems even before a restoration design is complete. The optional virtual field trip will tour examples of restoration sites that will reinforce the concepts and lessons of the first three days.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/using-fluvial-geomorphology-to-improve-stream-restoration-and-watershed-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International,Pacific
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T232958Z
CREATED:20261020T231202Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Youth to Conserve their Coastal Wetlands – Education\, Communication\, and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:OCTO with support from the NOAA National MPA Center\nCoastal mangrove and seagrass ecosystems are vital for shoreline protection and coastal livelihoods\, yet many are degraded or threatened by human impacts. Engaging youth in conservation and restoration is essential\, but barriers such as inadequate support\, policy gaps\, and unclear pathways for participation limit meaningful\, sustained engagement. \nThis webinar will explore how youth-led and youth-focused initiatives are advancing coastal wetlands conservation across local\, regional\, and global scales. Speakers will share experiences from immersive\, place-based learning; grassroots youth organizing; and international policy engagement.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/north-american-invasive-species-management-association-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260709T165541Z
CREATED:20260512T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T165541Z
UID:4054-1794873600-1795219199@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Flanders Marine Institute\nThe 7th edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be organized in Bruges between November 17th and 20th 2026. Find out more about the venue here. \nThe WCMB 2026 will fly the UN Ocean Decade flag\, as it has been endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Event. The overall theme of the Conference is “The marine biodiversity insights we need\, for the ocean we want”. As the Conference will take place a little over halfway through the UN Ocean Decade\, it will provide an excellent opportunity to take stock of ongoing actions and initiatives\, but also evaluate what still needs to be tackled by the end of the Decade.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/world-conference-on-marine-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Bruges\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T080000
DTSTAMP:20261106T220623Z
CREATED:20261106T213754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T220623Z
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SUMMARY:Applying Climate Change Decision Frameworks in Protected Areas: Europe\, The Americas and Africa
DESCRIPTION:IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas’ Climate Change Specialist Group\nIUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas’ Climate Change Specialist Group is convening a webinar series to promote learning and dialogue among protected area practitioners on the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Framework. \nBackground: \nTraditionally\, conservation management assumes that natural systems fluctuate within a consistent range of variability over time. This assumption underlies the goals of protected and conserved areas\, but is being upended by climate and other global changes. Intensifying climate change – including accelerated warming\, changing disturbance regimes\, and more frequent and intense extreme events – combined with effects of more longstanding stressors\, is making restoration of past conditions or even ‘holding the line’ in the face of inexorable human-caused change ever more difficult and costly. In response to these profound practical and philosophical challenges\, managers are increasingly expanding their toolkit to include explicitly and strategically accepting or even directing human-caused ecological trajectories. The resist–accept–direct (RAD) framework\, the culmination of years of collaboration among the U.S. National Park Service and a diverse set of conservation partners\, helps protected and conserved area managers make informed\, purposeful choices about how to respond to the trajectory of change. \nThis interactive webinar series will (1) describe the challenge of climate-driven ecological transformation; (2) introduce the RAD framework; (3) share practical examples and lessons learned from its application and similar approaches; (4) discuss how RAD-based decisions raise key social science questions; and (5) feature lively discussions among speakers and the audience. \nPurpose: \n\nShare information about the RAD framework as a tool for protected and conserved areas\nShare experiences across countries and regions in the application of RAD and similar approaches\nBuild dialogue and community among protected and conserved area practitioners on climate adaptation and the RAD framework\nExplore opportunities for future collaboration
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/world-conference-on-marine-biodiversity-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261109T204431Z
CREATED:20261109T204431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T204431Z
UID:94336-1795089600-1795093200@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:Riding the Waves: Power\, Inequality\, and Pathways to Justice in Ocean Governance
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Nexus\nThe United Nation’s World Ocean Assessment defines ocean governance as “a complex and dynamic interplay of multilevel intergovernmental institutions\, instruments and regimes in which concepts\, principles and means of implementation are developed and adopted.” While emphasizing it multi-scale nature\, including global and regional institutions\, ocean governance aims to strengthen legal connectivity\, enhancing coherence and synergies in governance. Such a focus on institutions and regimes\, designed with the apparent intention to achieve win-win outcomes\, neglects that\, ocean governance is inherently political and replete with power asymmetries. Power is often mentioned\, though rarely analyzed in ways that speak to the design of policies\, institutions\, and mechanisms of governance. This webinar introduces the power in institutions matrix designed to build bridges between social science scholarship on power and their application in the context of policymaking and governance.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/riding-the-waves-power-inequality-and-pathways-to-justice-in-ocean-governance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T143000
DTSTAMP:20261020T223330Z
CREATED:20260913T011228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T223330Z
UID:93815-1795093200-1795098600@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:Seagrass Collective Fall Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Seagrass Collective\nJoin the Seagrass Collective for our Fall Roundtable. Our goal is to create a space for people involved in seagrass stewardship across BC and Washington to reconnect. We invite you to share updates on your work and compare observations and takeaways from the summer season. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nTime: 1–2:30 pm BC / 12–1:30 pm Washington. BC is no longer changing its clocks\, so it will be one hour ahead of Washington in November.\nTo attend: Everyone\, including presenters and those joining just to listen\, should register here.\nTo present: If you would like to share a brief update/presentation\, please add your info to the presenter sign-up sheet here.\n\nPresenters might share: \n\nObservations or changes you’ve noticed in your focal seagrass habitats.\nUpdates\, lessons learned\, or takeaways from your recent work.\nQuestions or challenges you’d like to discuss with the group.\n\nThese will be casual\, short updates\, and preliminary findings and anecdotal observations are very welcome. There is no need to have completed any of your analyses to share. Everyone is welcome to attend simply to hear what others are working on\, too! \nThe Seagrass Collective’s leadership team will also share updates from our recent meeting. We will also include time to discuss the Marine Observation Network Inventory Tracker (MONITR) tool. This resource helps connect our community by showing who is monitoring what and where. Anyone interested will have time to add information about their monitoring work and explore the resulting map together.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/north-american-invasive-species-management-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International,Pacific
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20261021T013958Z
CREATED:20261021T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T013958Z
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SUMMARY:International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA)\nThis year’s theme is\, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. Please click on the button below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/international-invasive-species-and-climate-change-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261201T213000
DTSTAMP:20261029T164839Z
CREATED:20261029T164839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T164839Z
UID:94167-1796149800-1796160600@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:A Common Chord: Science\, Stories & Songs for Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with 2x JUNO Award-winning musician and songwriter Dan Mangan and a powerhouse line up of speakers advancing climate research and action. It’s a night guaranteed to entertain and inspire as we intertwine science\, stories\, and songs. \nPICS partners\, including Heiltsuk Hereditary Chief Frank Brown\, Simon Donner\, Tamara Krawchenko\, Anne Salomon and Joseph Shea\, will take you on a journey to the cutting edge of climate research and beyond. Together\, we’ll imagine not just what is at stake from accelerating climate change\, but what can be gained by a world that is turning climate solutions into reality. \nHosted by Ian Mauro\, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/a-common-chord-science-stories-songs-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:International
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261202T180000
DTSTAMP:20261106T213327Z
CREATED:20261106T213327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T213327Z
UID:94329-1796230800-1796234400@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:Applying Climate Change Decision Frameworks in Protected Areas: The Americas\, Asia and Oceania
DESCRIPTION:IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas’ Climate Change Specialist Group\n\nIUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas’ Climate Change Specialist Group is convening a webinar series to promote learning and dialogue among protected area practitioners on the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Framework. \nBackground: \nTraditionally\, conservation management assumes that natural systems fluctuate within a consistent range of variability over time. This assumption underlies the goals of protected and conserved areas\, but is being upended by climate and other global changes. Intensifying climate change – including accelerated warming\, changing disturbance regimes\, and more frequent and intense extreme events – combined with effects of more longstanding stressors\, is making restoration of past conditions or even ‘holding the line’ in the face of inexorable human-caused change ever more difficult and costly. In response to these profound practical and philosophical challenges\, managers are increasingly expanding their toolkit to include explicitly and strategically accepting or even directing human-caused ecological trajectories. The resist–accept–direct (RAD) framework\, the culmination of years of collaboration among the U.S. National Park Service and a diverse set of conservation partners\, helps protected and conserved area managers make informed\, purposeful choices about how to respond to the trajectory of change. \nThis interactive webinar series will (1) describe the challenge of climate-driven ecological transformation; (2) introduce the RAD framework; (3) share practical examples and lessons learned from its application and similar approaches; (4) discuss how RAD-based decisions raise key social science questions; and (5) feature lively discussions among speakers and the audience. \nPurpose: \n\nShare information about the RAD framework as a tool for protected and conserved areas\nShare experiences across countries and regions in the application of RAD and similar approaches\nBuild dialogue and community among protected and conserved area practitioners on climate adaptation and the RAD framework\nExplore opportunities for future collaboration
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/applying-climate-change-decision-frameworks-in-protected-areas-the-americas-asia-and-oceania/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261203T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T231038Z
CREATED:20261020T230457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T231038Z
UID:93913-1796292000-1796295600@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:Watching the ocean before the heat arrives: Coordinated marine heatwave monitoring for the 2026-27 El Niño
DESCRIPTION:The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation and OCTO\nMarine heatwaves are one of the most direct ways climate change affects ocean biodiversity. Past events have removed kelp forests and seagrass meadows\, caused mass coral bleaching\, and triggered harmful algal blooms and fisheries closures. Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in August 2026\, and the 2026–27 El Niño is forecast to be very strong\, increasing the likelihood of marine heatwaves across multiple ocean basins. Most of what we know about marine heatwave impacts has been assembled after the fact\, using monitoring designed for other purposes. Now\, forecasts provide weeks to months of advance warning—creating an opportunity to begin monitoring before events occur. This webinar will introduce a global protocol to enable at least one survey before and one after an event\, paired with a temperature record\, so observations can be compared across locations and methods. Participation will be open to researchers\, managers\, Indigenous knowledge holders\, community scientists\, and industry\, and contributors will retain control of their data. Join us to learn about ongoing efforts to build an international network ahead of the El Niño\, plan an in-person workshop in 2027 in Perth\, Australia\, and share knowledge through a dedicated special issue of the journal Biological Conservation. Key questions this work aims to answer include: Do impacts scale with heat exposure? Are populations at the warm edge of the heatwave most affected? Where do refuges exist?
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/watching-the-ocean-before-the-heat-arrives-coordinated-marine-heatwave-monitoring-for-the-2026-27-el-nino/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270305
DTSTAMP:20261021T013520Z
CREATED:20261021T013520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T013520Z
UID:93949-1803945600-1804204799@coastalhabitatshub.com
SUMMARY:Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2027
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Visions\nJoin us for the Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2027\, Pursuing Ocean-Climate Solutions in a World of Accelerating Change! The Summit will be an exceptional opportunity to advance the sharing of knowledge and solutions to critical challenges at the ocean-climate nexus.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/ocean-visions-biennial-summit-2027/
LOCATION:Cartagena\, Colombia\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:International
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DTSTAMP:20261021T010551Z
CREATED:20261020T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T010551Z
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SUMMARY:16th International Seagrass Biology Workshop & 2027 World Seagrass Conference
DESCRIPTION:World Seagrass Association\nThe 16th International Seagrass Biology Workshop (ISBW16) and 2027 World Seagrass Conference (WSC2027) take place in Abu Dhabi\, 22-26 March 2027. We seek to discuss\, evaluate\, and energise the debate around the global challenges to understanding\, protecting\, and enhancing the resilience of seagrass ecosystems. Our aim is to impact in helping to ensure their survival and the countless benefits they provide to both nature and humanity.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/16th-international-seagrass-biology-workshop-2027-world-seagrass-conference/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270410
DTSTAMP:20261020T222728Z
CREATED:20261020T222728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T222728Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Ocean Decade Conference
DESCRIPTION:United Nations Decade of Ocean Science\nBuilding on the momentum of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona\, the 2027 Conference will mark a new phase of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) under the leadership of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. It will be a pivotal moment to assess progress\, accelerate action and shape the legacy of the Decade as it moves toward 2030 and beyond. \nUnder the theme Accelerating Ocean Solutions to 2030 and Beyond\, the Conference will bring together governments\, scientists\, civil society\, Indigenous peoples and local knowledge holders\, Early Career Ocean Professionals\, philanthropy\, industry and international partners to strengthen the use of ocean science and knowledge in policy\, decision-making and action. \nAs Conference host\, Brazil seeks to bring together stakeholders from around the world to advance the objectives of the Ocean Decade\, while showcasing its contributions in ocean science\, ocean literacy\, international cooperation and sustainable ocean development.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/2027-ocean-decade-conference/
LOCATION:Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702
DTSTAMP:20261021T011057Z
CREATED:20261021T011057Z
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SUMMARY:International Congress for Conservation Biology 2027
DESCRIPTION:Society for Conservation Biology\nSCB’s 33rd International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2027)\, co-hosted by the SCB LACA and North America Regions\, will take place in Puebla\, Mexico from June 27 – July 1\, 2027. \nICCB is the premier global meeting for conservation scientists and professionals\, including researchers\, students\, agency personnel\, environmental educators\, practitioners\, and other conservation stakeholders. Attendees gather for lively discussions and scientific presentations on the nexus between biodiversity conservation and genetics\, ecology\, biogeography\, anthropology\, history\, psychology\, economics\, conservation marketing\, religion\, and more.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/international-congress-for-conservation-biology-2027/
LOCATION:Puebla\, Mexico\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902
DTSTAMP:20260913T013032Z
CREATED:20260913T012623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T013032Z
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SUMMARY:The 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2027)
DESCRIPTION:Society for Ecological Restoration\nSER’s World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in ecological restoration\, making the 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2027) the premier event for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community. \nRestoration in Motion: Bridging Land\, Water\, and People:\nThe 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2027) will explore integrated approaches to ecological restoration across landscapes\, seascapes\, and communities. The conference theme reflects both the natural continuum that restoration work must follow\, from mountain catchments to coastal waters and deep seas\, and the human systems\, knowledge\, policy\, finance\, and culture\, that determine whether restoration succeeds and endures.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/the-12th-world-conference-on-ecological-restoration-ser2027/
LOCATION:Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271018
DTSTAMP:20261021T011815Z
CREATED:20261021T011815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T011815Z
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SUMMARY:North Coast KelpFest
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration\nNorth Coast Kelpfest! is a cultural response to an ecological crisis. Rather than approaching kelp forest decline solely as an environmental issue\, we bring together food\, art\, science\, education\, and community to reconnect people with California’s coastal ecosystems. Through shared meals\, field experiences\, lectures\, performances\, and workshops\, the festival highlights both the extraordinary biodiversity of our shoreline and the urgent challenges facing our kelp forests. \nNow in its third year\, Kelpfest! has grown into a unique gathering of tribal leaders\, commercial fishermen\, divers\, scientists\, artists\, chefs\, students\, environmental organizations\, government agencies\, and coastal communities. \nThe festival’s mission is to foster a deeper relationship with California’s coastal ecosystems and inspire long-term stewardship through culture. By bringing people into direct relationship with the species\, landscapes\, and communities that make up the kelp forest\, North Coast Kelpfest! demonstrates that conservation is not only a scientific endeavor\, but also a cultural one in which the entire community participates.
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/north-coast-kelpfest/
LOCATION:Mendocino\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:International,Pacific
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112
DTSTAMP:20261022T162145Z
CREATED:20261022T162145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T162145Z
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SUMMARY:29th Biennial CERF Conference
DESCRIPTION:Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation\nChallenges in Understanding Global Estuaries and Coasts\nJoin us in San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, 7-11 November 2027
URL:https://coastalhabitatshub.com/event/29th-biennial-cerf-conference/
LOCATION:San Juan\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:International
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