The Union for the Mediterranean, MedPAN, and the World Ocean Council, have the pleasure of inviting you to the upcoming online webinar titled "Other effective conservation measures (OECM) - State of play and next steps for the Mediterranean Sea", which will be held 10 September 2024, from 13h00 to 15h00 CET time. 

Kindly find the registration link of the webinar here, and save the date in your calendars.

This webinar aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including public entities, research institutions, and the private sector, to engage in expert roundtables focused on the following objectives:

1.      Reviewing Current Definitions and Conceptualization of OECM: We will take stock of the existing definitions and conceptualizations of Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECM) and discuss criteria for identifying potential OECM sites.

2.      Showcasing Good Practices and Implementation Examples: Participants will gain insights into successful practices and examples from different countries and organizations on how they have implemented the OECM concept.

3.      Exploring Private Sector Contributions: The webinar will also provide perspectives on how the private sector can enhance conservation efforts through the implementation or financing of OECM in the Mediterranean region.

Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at environment@ufmesecretariat.org