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

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