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This conference will bring together marine climate change scientists to explore the impacts of rising CO2 on the ocean and the marine environment.

GTP 2026 brings together leaders from science, finance, culture, and policy to unlock action pathways for transformation toward a stable climate and healthier planet, addressing the intensifying climate risks visible in food systems, health, cities, and financial stability.

The Conference of the Parties is the governing body of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and it advances implementation of the Convention through the decisions it takes at its periodic meetings.

Maritime Blue and our global coalition of partners are excited to invite you to participate in One Ocean Week Seattle 2026, taking place October 19-25, 2026. This week-long gathering brings together industry leaders, marine researchers, coastal communities, policymakers, organizations, and ocean advocates from across the globe to highlight our shared connection to the water and inspire action for a healthy marine future. This is not just another conference – it features technology pilots and demonstration projects, equity-focused workforce development programming, opportunities to connect directly with investors and decision-makers, and events designed to build lasting, cross-sector alliances. See the live calendar of events and register here: https://luma.com/oows. We're looking for partners to host events, lead activities, or participate in programming throughout the week – from panels and workshops to beach cleanups, film screenings, art installations, and more. Whether your organization is focused on business development, science, culture, education, sustainability, or community building, there’s a place for you at One Ocean Week Seattle. Learn how to participate, host an event, or sponsor at https://maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-week/.

The Sustainable Seafood Summit (TSSS) is one of the largest sustainable seafood events in Asia, held annually since 2015. Based on a theme focusing on the pursuit of environmental sustainability and social responsibility to realize a sustainable seafood industry, front-runners from diverse organizations, including experts, companies, and NGOs in the fields of seafood-related business, fishery resource management, blue finance, and fishery policy, both domestic and international, share their latest knowledge.

"The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. First held in 2008, SIEW is organised by the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market, and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore."

Through ESCAP resolution 76/1 of 2020 on “Strengthening cooperation to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific,” member States requested ESCAP “to continue to strengthen current partnerships and to develop new partnerships, where appropriate, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources, including through participatory, multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms.” Furthermore, in 2023, ESCAP member States adopted Resolution 79/2 to accelerate ocean-based action to combat climate change including through capacity building, innovation, and technology development and transfer. In line with these mandates, the ESCAP secretariat, in collaboration with relevant UN agencies, funds and programmes and key partners in the region, will host the Asia-Pacific Ocean Week 2026, at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, to continue to support member States, through systematic and inclusive dialogue on priority areas and challenges in our region. This event builds upon longstanding processes and partnerships developed through multiple iterations of the Asia-Pacific Day for the Ocean since 2018, replacing the single-day modality.

The COP is the supreme decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. All States that are Parties to the Convention are represented at the COP, at which they review the implementation of the Convention and any other legal instruments that the COP adopts and take decisions necessary to promote the effective implementation of the Convention, including institutional and administrative arrangements.

Held biennially and organized by the Society for Conservation Biology’s Global Marine Program, IMCC is a leading international forum for advancing marine conservation science and practice. Guided by the theme Marine Science for the Planet and its Peoples, IMCC8 builds on the Congress’s mission of making marine science matter. The congress informs policy, supports practitioners, and reflects the needs and knowledge of communities worldwide.

The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity series (WCMB) is conducted tri-annually. The WCMB is a high-level international meeting that focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity. The conference provides a platform for policymakers, scientists, conservationists, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss current and emerging marine biodiversity issues and identify ways to protect and sustainably manage marine ecosystems and their resources.