PROGRAM OVERVIEW

exploring opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation across shared marine ecosystems. The session will examine financing mechanisms, policy alignment, and partnerships that can accelerate sustainable ocean-based development and strengthen cross-border collaboration 

Examining the growing impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems across the region. Discussions will focus on shared risks, adaptation strategies, resilience planning, and coordinated regional responses. 

Highlighting how startups, innovation platforms, and investors are driving new solutions across marine sectors. The session explores how innovation ecosystems can generate sustainable economic opportunities while protecting marine resources. 

Highlighting how startups, innovation platforms, and investors are driving new solutions across marine sectors. The session explores how innovation ecosystems can generate sustainable economic opportunities while protecting marine resources. 

Exploring cross-border tourism models that connect coastal destinations while safeguarding ecosystems. The discussion will focus on standards, cooperation mechanisms, and sustainable development pathways. 

Examining emerging regional markets and investment opportunities across maritime sectors. Speakers will discuss trade, finance, and partnerships that can unlock sustainable economic value from marine and coastal resources.

Exploring the role of UNESCO Global Geoparks in promoting conservation, geotourism, education, and community engagement. The session will share international experiences and regional opportunities.

Highlighting the role of local entrepreneurs and SMEs in advancing sustainable blue growth. The discussion will showcase startup journeys, enabling policies, and ecosystem support mechanisms.

This session explores how coordinated governance frameworks and aligned policies can strengthen marine protection across the region. Discussions will focus on regulatory cooperation, shared standards, and institutional collaboration. 

Key takeaways, recommendations, and pathways for continued regional collaboration. 

Key takeaways, recommendations, and pathways for continued regional collaboration.