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The pan-Mediterranean digital campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNEP/MAP follows its route also in 2026 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barcelona Convention through a more and more rich constellation of events around the Mediterranean Sea

Monaco Blue Initiative 2026

May 27, 2026 | Event, Forum

For more than 15 years, the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI), coorganised by the Oceanographic Institute and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has been a unique forum for strategic discussions on the governance and protection of the Ocean. This year’s MBI will serve as a work session designed to fuel reflection, determine priorities, and inform the dialogue in the lead-up to the 2026
Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF).
The Monaco Blue Initiative is a high-level political event that will this year bring together around 100 participants to encourage strategic exchanges between decisionmakers, scientists and key figures in marine governance during a day alternating between plenary sessions and networking opportunities.
Today an international point of reference, since 2010 the MBI has been a platform for dialogue and the co-construction of projects, involving major figures working on topics related to the Ocean – scientists, policymakers, international organisations, NGOs and business leaders.
The aim is to address, in a concrete, operational, forward-looking way, the current and future global challenges of the management and protection of the Ocean.

Date: 27 May 2026
Location: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

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