Events

Past events
Apr
10

2024 Ocean Decade Conference

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: 10 - 12 April 2024

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will be part of an entire Ocean Decade Week in Barcelona that will run from 8 to 12 April 2024. The official Conference will run for three days from 10 to 12 April at the Barcelona International Convention Centre.

The Conference will be structured into four thematic sessions based around groupings of the Ocean Decade Challenges. These sessions will comprise a mix of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 process, to showcase innovative science-solutions initiatives and to develop recommendations for the validation and finalisation of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge.

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Apr
15

International conference on protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers in Europe

Location: Groningen, The Netherlands

Dates: 15 - 17 April 2024

April 15-17, 2024 | Oosterpoort, Groningen, The Netherlands

Organised by World Fish Migration Foundation and Institute for Fisheries Management
  Free Flow 2024 is an international conference on protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers that is gathering policy makers, river managers, ecologists, researchers, students and industry. Rivers are under threat and freshwater biodiversity in decline. More than ever, the need to find solutions to build climate resilience and safeguard rivers that adapt to a changing environment becomes pressing for the future of nature and people. The conference has space for 120 speakers. Experts, researchers, practitioners are invited are send in abstracts before October 13, 2023. The conference is synchronised with the SWIMWAY conference 2024 that is taking place on April 17-19, 2024, in Groningen.

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Apr
24

Technical workshop “Rebuilding the European eel stock and sustainability of sectors”

Location: Online

Dates: 24 April 2024

The European Commission, as part of its work on the marine action plan and the Joint Special Group, is organising an online technical workshop on “Rebuilding the European eel stock and sustainability of sectors” within the context of the Eel Regulation. The workshop is held online on 24 April 2024 and is open to government representatives (both ENVI & PECH) from Member States. as well as stakeholders.

Apr
25

2nd Mission Arena in Tallinn

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Dates: 25 April 2024

2nd Mission Arena in Tallinn | #MissionArenaBANOS2

May
13

ICES Advice Drafting Group Baltic Sea

Location: Online

Dates: 13 - 16 May 2024

Meeting name ADGBS 2024
Group name Baltic Sea Advice Drafting Group
Meeting Chairs Scott Large -
Venue Online meeting
Meeting start 13/5/2024
Meeting end 16/5/2024
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May
15

BSAC General Assembly

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Dates: 15 May 2024

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May
16

BSAC Executive Committee

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Dates: 16 May 2024

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May
16

Final day of feedback: Consultation on better protection of sharks through sustainable fishing and trade

Location: Online

Dates: 16 May 2024

Feedback period: 22 February to 16 May 2024. In response to the European citizens’ initiative ‘Stop finning – Stop the trade’, the Commission is considering measures to better protect sharks. This includes the possibility for sharks to only be sold – whether for consumption within the EU or for international trade – with their fins attached. Any potential Commission initiatives will take into consideration the results of an assessment of the environmental, social and economic impact of such measures.

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May
25

World Fish Migration Day

Dates: 25 May 2024

Global awareness raising event

World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) culminates every two years in a global celebration to create awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. This international day of events is coordinated by the World Fish Migration Foundation. On World Fish Migration Day, organizations from around the world coordinate their own event around the common theme of: CONNECTING FISH, RIVERS AND PEOPLE.

Our vision is free flowing rivers full of fish! But how do these rivers look like. Where can you find them? Who depends on these fish and why is it important to have rivers full of fish? This is why this sixth WFMD edition (May 25, 2024) we selected the following theme: FREE FLOW. So on the next WFMD we are not only talking about fish in free-flowing rivers, but also about small water insects, fish eating birds, otters, river dolphins, bears and humans. Let's join up for another amazing event to celebrate our successes and share our challenges.

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May
28

ACOM web-conference to finalize advice on Baltic Sea Fish stocks

Location: online

Dates: 28 May 2024

Meeting name WCBaltic 2024
Group name ACOM web-conference to finalize advice on Baltic Sea Fish stocks
Meeting Chairs Dorleta Garcia
Venue Online meeting
Meeting start 28/5/2024
Meeting end 28/5/2024
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