Events

The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, will attempt to complete negotiations on the instrument.

Reef Futures is the only global symposium focused solely on the interventions and actions necessary to allow coral reefs to thrive into the next century. Reef Futures is hosted by the Coral Restoration Consortium approximately every two years. It is a conference of hope, action, opportunity, and diversity. Whether you are new to the field, or an experienced professional, this is the place to be if you are passionate about the field of coral reef restoration.

"The eleventh session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 11) will consider the assessment on interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health and the transformative change assessment. IPBES is the intergovernmental body that assesses the state of biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides to society, in response to requests from decision makers."

The Annual Meeting 2025 convenes global leaders to address key global and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition.

This gathering of industry leaders for floating OSW will discuss the current status of technology, supply chains, and the market for floating OSW while setting out a roadmap to 2030 for scaled commercial viability

The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization (SPRFMO) is an inter-governmental agency that manages fishing on the high seas of the Southern Pacific Ocean. Their annual meeting comprises meetings of three separate bodies: the Commission (COMM), the Compliance and Technical Committee (CTC) , and the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC).

"The Pacific Ocean Energy Trust is pleased to host the third annual Northwest Offshore Wind Conference on February 18–19, 2025. With offshore wind leases imminent for October of this year and OSW road-mapping processes underway, there is still much work to be done to ensure that the Pacific Northwest is prepared to take full advantage of the opportunities for offshore wind. POET is convening the Northwest Offshore Wind Conference once again to engage all stakeholders—industry, government, supply chain, and communities—to align our efforts and make sure this process benefits everyone in the region. Stay tuned for more info on the NOW Conference 2025 over the coming months!"

March 1 marks the celebration of the World Seagrass Day. Initiated by environmental groups and endorsed by the United Nations, this day spotlights the critical role seagrasses play in the oceanic ecosystem. The aim is to raise awareness about the conservation of seagrass meadows and their importance in combating climate change and supporting marine life.

The annual convening of the ISA will be critical to developing the regulations around deep sea mining as more countries race to extract polyatomic nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

The Summit will be an exceptional opportunity to advance the sharing of knowledge and solutions to critical challenges at the ocean-climate nexus. During this action-oriented event, global and local scientists, policymakers, innovators, funders, and others will converge to explore solutions and strengthen partnerships that can help restore our ocean and stabilize the climate.