On October 15 and 17, BlueMissionAA will lead two insightful sessions at the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) Workshop VIII, focusing on sustainable marine restoration and citizen engagement in ocean conservation.

Striking Gold: Praised Practices for Sustainable Marine Restoration from the BlueMissionAA Atlantic and Artic Basin
Lead: Sebastian Kopf (NIVA)
October 15, 3-4.30 PM, UTC
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This session aligns with the EU Mission Ocean’s goal of protecting and restoring marine ecosystems by 2030. It will explore the governance and management of ecosystem restoration projects across the Atlantic and Arctic Sea Basins. Participants will hear case studies from notable projects such as REST-COAST, RESTORESEAS, and CLIMAREST, offering valuable insights into successful marine conservation practices.

BlueMissionAA: Best Practices in Citizen Engagement and Knowledge Transfer in Support of Mission Ocean Objectives
Lead: Catriona Iulia Reid (UCC, SPI)
October 17, 1-2.30 PM, UTC
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The second session addresses the vital challenge of citizen engagement in ocean conservation. BlueMissionAA will share insights from their research on best practices in citizen engagement, a crucial aspect given the oceans’ role in addressing climate and biodiversity crises.
It will explore how these engagement practices can be implemented in a Mission Ocean context, providing valuable information for a diverse audience including practitioners, coordinators, policymakers, and scientists.

Both sessions aim to contribute to the development and endorsement of standardized practices for marine conservation and sustainable ocean management, aligning with the overarching goals of the OBPS Workshop VIII. By attending, participants will gain a deeper understanding of effective ecosystem restoration techniques and citizen engagement strategies, crucial for addressing the pressing challenges our oceans face.