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

Organised by CS-MACH1, this workshop aims to bring together leaders and communities in Marine Citizen Science who collect scientific data; developers of technologies and apps that provide affordable equipment for ocean observation; Marine Citizen Science (MCS) data managers and aggregators; and scientists who use MCS data.

The workshop will take place both online and in person in Ostend, Belgium. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory.

Date: 3 and 4 February 2026
Location: on line and in person