IUCN Mozambique leads discussions on resilience, partnerships and governance at ocean conferences in Maputo
Mozambique hosted two major ocean conferences in Maputo to discuss the blue economy, marine conservation, and regional governance. The event included the inauguration of a new center to combat illegal fishing in the SADC region.
Why it matters
These forums underscore the growing international focus on sustainable ocean management and the economic importance of marine resources for developing nations.
News 18 Jun, 2026 IUCN Mozambique leads discussions on resilience, partnerships and governance at ocean conferences in Maputo The Mozambican capital, Maputo, became the epicentre of regional dialogue on ocean sustainability with the concurrent opening of two major complementary forums. The 3rd Crescendo Azul (Growing Blue) Conference, an international platform for dialogue on ocean governance and the blue economy, kicking off alongside the 4th Marine Biodiversity Conference, a technical-scientific event that promotes annual debate on marine conservation in Mozambique through the unique integration of science, art, and culture.
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