Ocean Science and Governance Agenda

"The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) will convene in Hobart, Australia.

The International Whaling Commission was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which was signed in Washington D.C., US, on 2 December 1946. The preamble to the Convention states that its purpose is to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry.

An integral part of the Convention is its legally binding Schedule.  The Schedule sets out specific measures that the IWC has collectively decided are necessary in order to regulate whaling and conserve whale stocks. These measures include catch limits (which may be zero as is the case for commercial whaling) by species and area, designating specified areas as whale sanctuaries, protection of calves and females accompanied by calves, and restrictions on hunting methods.

The biennial Commission meeting of the IWC is attended by around 400 people including government delegates, observers from non-member governments, other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and representatives of the media."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/70th-meeting-of-the-international-whaling-commission-iwc-70/

More infos: https://iwc.int/events-and-workshops/iwc70-2026

[Info du 22/04] 
2 demi-journées respectivement consacrées à :

- La présentation des projets en cours ou récemment labellisés (30 sept);
- L'organisation de deux tables rondes autour de l'entrée en vigueur du BBNJ, de ses enjeux et de ses impacts (1er oct).

Une réunion du comité national, si possible en présentiel, est également envisagée l'après midi du 1er octobre.

"Through the concept of blue humanities, scholars in the humanities have been studying the human aspects of the sea— exploring the significance of water for, among other things, human livelihoods, leisure, literature, and art. The aim of this conference is to open up new perspectives on human activity in and around water. With the help of interdisciplinary collaborations the organisers wish to bring together researchers, who can deepen and broaden the understanding of the interactions between humans and seas, lakes, and waterways—both historically and in the present. In a time when the awareness of humanity’s destructive impact on water is growing, the established research perspective founded in the natural sciences must be extended by a critical humanistic view of the human-water relationship.

The call for abstracts is now open until 15 April 2026! Find out more here."


Source: EMB

"The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) will convene in Hobart, Australia.

The International Whaling Commission was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which was signed in Washington D.C., US, on 2 December 1946. The preamble to the Convention states that its purpose is to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry.

An integral part of the Convention is its legally binding Schedule.  The Schedule sets out specific measures that the IWC has collectively decided are necessary in order to regulate whaling and conserve whale stocks. These measures include catch limits (which may be zero as is the case for commercial whaling) by species and area, designating specified areas as whale sanctuaries, protection of calves and females accompanied by calves, and restrictions on hunting methods.

The biennial Commission meeting of the IWC is attended by around 400 people including government delegates, observers from non-member governments, other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and representatives of the media."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/70th-meeting-of-the-international-whaling-commission-iwc-70/

More infos: https://iwc.int/events-and-workshops/iwc70-2026

"The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) will convene in Hobart, Australia.

The International Whaling Commission was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which was signed in Washington D.C., US, on 2 December 1946. The preamble to the Convention states that its purpose is to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry.

An integral part of the Convention is its legally binding Schedule.  The Schedule sets out specific measures that the IWC has collectively decided are necessary in order to regulate whaling and conserve whale stocks. These measures include catch limits (which may be zero as is the case for commercial whaling) by species and area, designating specified areas as whale sanctuaries, protection of calves and females accompanied by calves, and restrictions on hunting methods.

The biennial Commission meeting of the IWC is attended by around 400 people including government delegates, observers from non-member governments, other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and representatives of the media."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/70th-meeting-of-the-international-whaling-commission-iwc-70/

More infos: https://iwc.int/events-and-workshops/iwc70-2026

"The 2026 Climate Weeks will focus on accelerating the operationalization of decisions under the intergovernmental process into action on the ground and building momentum for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 31) by facilitating targeted inputs to upcoming meetings.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change launched the Climate Weeks in 2025, building on previous Regional Climate Weeks. The Climate Weeks are held twice a year in different regions, to maintain a global focus in scope and participation.

The Climate Weeks bring together representatives of parties and non-party stakeholders, offering an opportunity to link the intergovernmental process and the discussions that will feed into the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference with implementation needs. The events also aim to consolidate meetings and activities to increase both efficiency and impact."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/2026-climate-week-2/

More info: https://unfccc.int/topics/climate-weeks

"The International Conference on Ocean Energy Ocean Energy Europe (ICOE OEE 2026) is the place to showcase the recent technical developments, lessons learnt, achievements and important discussions. Joining the most important events in the sector, it is a unique opportunity to bring together industry, innovation and research.

The call for abstracts has opened! Your abstract must address at least one topic in one of the three thematic tracks, ‘Building confidence with data and experience‘, ‘Research, innovation and enabling technologies‘ and ‘A supportive ecosystem for ocean energy development‘. The work must be original and specifically prepared for ICOE OEE 2026. "

Find out more about the conference here.

"The 2026 Climate Weeks will focus on accelerating the operationalization of decisions under the intergovernmental process into action on the ground and building momentum for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 31) by facilitating targeted inputs to upcoming meetings.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change launched the Climate Weeks in 2025, building on previous Regional Climate Weeks. The Climate Weeks are held twice a year in different regions, to maintain a global focus in scope and participation.

The Climate Weeks bring together representatives of parties and non-party stakeholders, offering an opportunity to link the intergovernmental process and the discussions that will feed into the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference with implementation needs. The events also aim to consolidate meetings and activities to increase both efficiency and impact."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/2026-climate-week-2/

More info: https://unfccc.int/topics/climate-weeks

"The International Conference on Ocean Energy Ocean Energy Europe (ICOE OEE 2026) is the place to showcase the recent technical developments, lessons learnt, achievements and important discussions. Joining the most important events in the sector, it is a unique opportunity to bring together industry, innovation and research.

The call for abstracts has opened! Your abstract must address at least one topic in one of the three thematic tracks, ‘Building confidence with data and experience‘, ‘Research, innovation and enabling technologies‘ and ‘A supportive ecosystem for ocean energy development‘. The work must be original and specifically prepared for ICOE OEE 2026. "

Find out more about the conference here.

More info: https://www.seatechweek.eu/

"The 2026 Climate Weeks will focus on accelerating the operationalization of decisions under the intergovernmental process into action on the ground and building momentum for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 31) by facilitating targeted inputs to upcoming meetings.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change launched the Climate Weeks in 2025, building on previous Regional Climate Weeks. The Climate Weeks are held twice a year in different regions, to maintain a global focus in scope and participation.

The Climate Weeks bring together representatives of parties and non-party stakeholders, offering an opportunity to link the intergovernmental process and the discussions that will feed into the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference with implementation needs. The events also aim to consolidate meetings and activities to increase both efficiency and impact."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/2026-climate-week-2/

More info: https://unfccc.int/topics/climate-weeks

"The International Conference on Ocean Energy Ocean Energy Europe (ICOE OEE 2026) is the place to showcase the recent technical developments, lessons learnt, achievements and important discussions. Joining the most important events in the sector, it is a unique opportunity to bring together industry, innovation and research.

The call for abstracts has opened! Your abstract must address at least one topic in one of the three thematic tracks, ‘Building confidence with data and experience‘, ‘Research, innovation and enabling technologies‘ and ‘A supportive ecosystem for ocean energy development‘. The work must be original and specifically prepared for ICOE OEE 2026. "

Find out more about the conference here.

More info: https://www.seatechweek.eu/

"The 2026 Climate Weeks will focus on accelerating the operationalization of decisions under the intergovernmental process into action on the ground and building momentum for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 31) by facilitating targeted inputs to upcoming meetings.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change launched the Climate Weeks in 2025, building on previous Regional Climate Weeks. The Climate Weeks are held twice a year in different regions, to maintain a global focus in scope and participation.

The Climate Weeks bring together representatives of parties and non-party stakeholders, offering an opportunity to link the intergovernmental process and the discussions that will feed into the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference with implementation needs. The events also aim to consolidate meetings and activities to increase both efficiency and impact."

Source: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/2026-climate-week-2/

More info: https://unfccc.int/topics/climate-weeks

More info: https://www.seatechweek.eu/