This youth forum is designed to engage students, young professionals, and volunteers from the ROPME region in raising awareness about marine environmental challenges. Through interactive talks, educational activities, and coastal clean-up campaigns, participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological value of the sea. The forum also features competitions, innovation booths, and youth-led initiatives

To provide ROPME Member States with an up-to-date understanding of therole of dispersants in oil spill response, assess the implications of the COREXITmarket exit, and explore policy and operational adjustments needed to maintainregional preparedness. The session aims to foster dialogue on strengthening theROPME framework and ensuring continuity in dispersant capability across theregion. Speaker :     

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) convened a pivotal Regional Workshop on Marine Litter from 14–16 October 2024, marking a significant step forward in the collective effort to combat marine pollution. Hosted to address the escalating threat of plastic debris in regional waters, the event served as a collaborative hub for high-level

The project officially kicked off with a lively virtual meeting on December 23, 2024, paving the way for a comprehensive regional initiative. This digital meeting was immediately followed by a high-impact five-day in-person workshop from January 5 to 9, 2025, which focused intensively on the use of the Aquatic Species Invasion Risk Screening Toolkit (AS-ISK).

The project was officially launched with a dynamic virtual kick-off meeting on 23 December 2024, setting the stage for a comprehensive regional initiative. This digital convening was immediately followed by a high-impact, five-day in-person workshop held from 5–9 January 2025, which focused intensively on the deployment of the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit (AS-ISK). These

The Workshop on Marine Biodiversity Conservation brings together regional experts, policymakers, and conservationists to address the urgent challenges facing coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and native marine species. Participants will explore scientific findings, case studies from the ROPME region, and the latest best practices in habitat restoration and monitoring. Through hands‑on sessions and field discussions along

This technical seminar brings together GIS specialists, oceanographers, and policymakers to explore how geospatial technologies can support marine protection and decision-making. The program includes demonstrations of regional GIS platforms, data standardization frameworks, and real-time ocean monitoring tools. Participants will share experiences from national initiatives, assess current gaps in marine data infrastructure, and propose joint data-sharing