The second workshop of the EU Blue Parks Community will be held as an in-person event in Brussels on 7 March 2024, alongside the Mission Forum and the European Ocean Days. 

This workshop, part of the EU Blue Parks Initiative under the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the effective management of EU Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), bringing together experts and stakeholders from across European sea-basins. 

The morning session will explore EU funded projects and research & innovation on effective marine management, showcasing EU funded projects on MPAs and Marine Ecosystems (LIFE and Horizon Europe). The afternoon will be dedicated to sharing case studies and good practices in effective marine protection, restoration and management, illustrating governance and community-led initiatives in the Mission Ocean, as well as innovation and good practices. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to engage in discussions. 

Learn more about the event and register here.