Marseille & Ajaccio, France
Strengthening the links between MPA management and sustainable development.
Since 2005, the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC) has been bringing together scientists, decision-makers, indigenous communities and young professionals to advance the protection of the world's oceans.
IMPAC (International Marine Protected Areas Congress) is the world's largest forum dedicated to marine protected areas. Co-organised by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the host country, it brings together thousands of marine conservation professionals.
The event combines scientific sessions, practical workshops, high-level forums and discussion forums to inform, inspire and act to protect the oceans. Each edition produces declarations and recommendations that influence marine conservation policies on a global scale.
For IMPAC6, Senegal and IUCN are joining forces to put the voice of Africa and coastal communities at the centre of the debate, with an ambitious programme focusing on participatory governance and the sustainable blue economy.
22-27 March 2027
Dakar - Senegal
Ministry for the Environment and Ecological Transition
+3,000 participants from over 50 countries
Central theme Establishing the foundations of a global MPA network«.
Central theme Integration and efficiency of large-scale management«.
Central theme Moving from vision to action« and building global networks.
Central theme Marine Protected Areas: bringing people and the ocean closer together«.
Central theme Protecting 30 % from the ocean by 2030« (30×30).
Central theme: «Pour un océan mondial équitable et résilient»
Strengthening the links between MPA management and sustainable development.
The ocean and coastal communities at the heart of the discussions. Over 2,000 participants from 80 countries.
Commitment to the 30x30 objective. Strong involvement of indigenous peoples and young people.
First African edition. Community conservation and sustainable blue economy.
Senegal is a regional leader in marine conservation. With five marine protected areas created since 2004 - Bamboung, Joal-Fadiouth, Cayar, Saint-Louis and Abéné - the country has developed a unique model of community management that directly involves fishing communities in the governance of their marine areas.
The Saloum delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the fish-filled waters of the Petite Côte and the cultural richness of the Senegalese people make this country the ideal setting for a conference that places coastal communities at the heart of marine conservation... Read more
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