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 in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the conference will bring together representatives from EU institutions, Member States, research organisations, industry, and innovation platforms to explore how ocean science and maritime innovation can more effectively inform European policy, competitiveness, and sustainability.

This event is endorsed by the Ocean Decade Actions as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Date: 11 May 2026
Location: Agia Napa, Cyprus