Endorsed by the #OceanDecade, the WCMB 2026 will provide 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. It will offer a unique opportunity to evaluate ongoing initiatives and identify what still needs to be achieved by the Decade's end.

Submit your session proposal focused on the theme: “The marine biodiversity insights we need, for the ocean we want.” Sessions can centre around networks, projects, initiatives, or key scientific topics of broad interest.

Submission deadline: 31 March 2025

Click here to submit your proposal.

Click here to read about WCMB 2026.

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