Events

The EMD is the occasion to pay tribute to "maritime Europe" and put all maritime sectors and activities in the spotlight to help European citizens realise the real outreach and variety of sea-related activities going on in Europe and provoke reflection on the crucial role the seas play in our everyday life.

This edition of the conference aims to assess the new developments in submesoscale research, across a range of oceanographic disciplines, including observational (in situ and remote sensing), modeling (dynamical and deep-learning based) and theoretical approaches

The conference will emphasize implications for biodiversity and migrating species, climate change impacts, pollutant transport and the movement of species between regions, including movement of invasive species to the High Arctic. It will also highlight the significance of sustainable management practices for the Arctic marine environment, reinforcing the importance of responsible Arctic marine monitoring and governance.

Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) is the nation’s premier ocean and Great Lakes policy conference, hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, conservationists, educators, and youth leaders come together to discuss and debate the most significant issues impacting our ocean and Great Lakes, to generate innovative solutions to these challenges and to build networks.

The eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly and the 71st meeting of the GEF Council will provide an opportunity for ministers, prominent environmentalists, government officials, business leaders, leaders of GEF Agencies and of the main environmental conventions, as well as civil society representatives and Indigenous Peoples, to discuss governance and financing solutions for global environmental challenges and to forge new partnerships focused on addressing the drivers of ecological strains.

World Oceans Day is an annual international day celebrated on June 8th to raise awareness about the importance of the world's ocean and the threats it faces.

This flagship three day event, including two full days of conference program and exhibition, alongside dedicated networking opportunities, receptions, and side events, brings its fourth edition to industry leaders, policymakers, and institutions together to develop innovative and collaborative solutions that address the challenges faced in supply chain and market design in wind energy development.

The G7 Summit is an international forum held annually for the leaders of the G7 member States of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. Represented jointly by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, the EU participates in all discussions as a guest

Since 1991, members of the Biodiversity Funders Group have gathered each June in locations across the US. Over time, the Annual Members Meeting has grown into a valued tradition, a space where funders come together to learn about pressing issues, exchange strategies, and build lasting relationships. The 2026 Annual Members Meeting will carry that tradition forward. From June 15–18, we will convene at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, in the heart of Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes.

The Our Ocean Conference is critical in the global effort to protect and conserve the ocean, from our shores to the high seas.