IMPAC6 - Appel \u00e0 contribution | Aires Marines Prot\u00e9g\u00e9es S\u00e9n\u00e9gal<\/title>\r\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n <style>\r\n \/* ========== RESET & BASE ========== *\/\r\n * {\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n box-sizing: border-box;\r\n }\r\n\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;\r\n background-color: #ffffff;\r\n color: #1a2a3a;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n overflow-x: hidden;\r\n }\r\n html {\r\n overflow-x: hidden;\r\n max-width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n \/* ========== CONTENEUR PRINCIPAL ========== *\/\r\n .appel-section {\r\n max-width: 1400px;\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem;\r\n position: relative;\r\n background: white;\r\n width: 100%; \r\n overflow-x: hidden;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* ========== EN-T\u00caTE DE SECTION ========== *\/\r\n .section-header {\r\n text-align: center;\r\n 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#f1d5bd;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.format-contribution-card ul {\r\n list-style: none;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.format-contribution-card li {\r\n position: relative;\r\n padding-left: 1.2rem;\r\n margin-bottom: 0.65rem;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.format-contribution-card li::before {\r\n content: \"\u2022\";\r\n position: absolute;\r\n left: 0;\r\n color: #f28c28;\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .formats-contribution-grid {\r\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .format-contribution-card {\r\n padding: 1.2rem;\r\n }\r\n}\r\n\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <section class=\"appel-section\">\r\n \r\n <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n <span class=\"badge\">Call for submissions<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Context<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n On the 6th<sup>th<\/sup> The International Conference on Marine Protected Areas (IMPAC6) will be held in Dakar, \n Senegal, from 22 to 27 March 2027. The key challenges identified for this high-level event \n centre on:\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>the achievement of the 30\u00d730 targets of the Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022), \n which commits countries to protecting at least 30 % of land and oceans by 2030; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>the entry into force and implementation of the global agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction; ; <\/li>\r\n <li>the expansion and management of marine protected area (MPA) networks, in particular by extending protection beyond exclusive economic zones (EEZs) into the high seas.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n IMPAC6 also presents a strategic opportunity to make a strong case for the sustainable conservation of MPAs at the seventh IUCN World Congress on Protected and Conserved Areas (Panama, 2027). The IMPAC6 Congress is taking place against a backdrop where the climate emergency and its impacts on marine ecosystems, as well as reconciling conservation and development \u2013 particularly within the context of the blue economy \u2013 are becoming increasingly pressing concerns. Thus, the implementation of the IMPAC6 recommendations will contribute to achieving the objectives of the IUCN\u2019s 20-Year Strategic Vision and its Programme 2026\u20132029, which emphasise effectively conserved, protected and restored in marine and coastal environments, as well as their ecosystem services for the benefit of communities.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n This conference aims to accelerate ocean conservation by bringing together global expertise, sharing local and international experiences, and putting forward strategic recommendations for better integration of ocean ecosystems. The main objective is to strengthen global marine conservation by emphasising a balanced representation of regions, particularly countries in the Global South. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Goals<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n The call for contributions aims to provide local communities, associations and socio-professional organisations, public and quasi-public institutions, NGOs, technical and financial partners, and individuals with a framework for reflection and for sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices relating to initiatives in marine protected areas. Its aim is to foster debate on issues relating to marine and coastal conservation with a view to achieving a sustainable blue economy.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n The conference will provide an opportunity to strengthen synergies in terms of current and future research and expertise, both at regional and international level, through the involvement of all categories of stakeholders. It will also provide an opportunity to ensure the long-term sustainability of achievements and contribute to their consolidation, by making a summary of the papers presented available to conservation practitioners in order to capitalise on scientific knowledge, experience and best practice at a global level.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Instructions for participants<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Proposals for papers should make a contribution to the conference theme. They may relate to the marine and coastal sectors (science, art, culture). The incorporation of sustainability objectives is strongly encouraged. They may focus on theoretical, methodological, practical (fieldwork), artistic or cultural knowledge and\/or experiences (traditional music, dance, song and poetry inspired by coexistence with the ocean, oral histories and other sea-related expressions). Participants interested in presenting papers are invited to submit an abstract (500 words). Proposals must include a title, the authors\u2019 names and affiliations, the theme and sub-theme under which the proposal falls, and five to six keywords. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n IMPAC6 welcomes contributions from the fields of research, management and practice. MPA managers and practitioners are encouraged to submit case studies, co-management experiences, innovations and lessons learnt from the implementation of their initiatives. Contributions from the field do not necessarily have to follow a traditional research format and may instead describe the management challenge, the approach taken, the results and the lessons learnt. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>As for scientific papers, they should provide some background information, set out the research question, the objectives, the methodology used, the data sources, and the main results obtained or expected (depending on the stage of progress of the paper). <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n IMPAC6 invites submissions in other formats, such as workshops, round-table discussions, panel discussions and networking sessions, to be included in the main conference programme.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <p>Compliance with these guidelines is a prerequisite for the Scientific Committee to consider any proposal (see submission form). <\/p>\r\n <p>Papers may be written in French, English or Spanish. <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Papers may be written in <strong>French, English or Spanish<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n All abstracts will be reviewed by the scientific committee and may be accepted as an oral presentation, a poster, a video or in any other format (to be specified). The evaluation criteria are as follows: visual style; scientific, technical, empirical or artistic scope; and the impact of the proposed paper on IMPAC6. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n The conference will be organised into a series of sessions centred on four key themes, as set out below. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>IMPAC6 themes<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Four key themes have been identified. These reflect both current issues relating to ocean governance, the conservation of marine biodiversity and adaptation to climate change, and the main priorities set out in the \u00abRoadmap to IMPAC6\u00bb. The latter highlights African youth, the role of communities and women across the continent in the conservation and sustainable management of marine natural capital, collaborative initiatives at regional level to strengthen marine conservation frameworks, as well as the role that MPAs must play in the development of a sustainable, social and inclusive blue economy. The themes are broken down into sub-themes: \r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"thematiques-grid\">\r\n \r\n <div class=\"thematique-card\">\r\n <span class=\"theme-num\">Topic 1<\/span>\r\n <h4>Adapted, inclusive and fair governance that places MPAs at the heart of human societies functionment<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>1.1. Legal frameworks, diversity of statutory status and the consideration of AMCEZs<\/li>\r\n <li>1.2. Local, participatory and inclusive governance of MPAs<\/li>\r\n <li>1.3. The contribution of MPAs to education, culture and the arts<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"btn-voir-plus\" data-modal=\"modal-theme-1\">\r\n Note\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"thematique-card\">\r\n <span class=\"theme-num\">Topic 2<\/span>\r\n <h4>To generate, promote and share useful knowledge to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of MPAs<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>2.1. Research, citizen science, endogenous knowledge and \u00abscience to management\u00bb<\/li>\r\n <li>2.2. Resilience to change and the promotion of MPAs for adaptation<\/li>\r\n <li>2.3. Data governance, knowledge sharing, innovation<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"btn-voir-plus\" data-modal=\"modal-theme-2\">\r\n Note\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"thematique-card\">\r\n <span class=\"theme-num\">Topic 3<\/span>\r\n <h4>Establish representative MPA networks extending out to the high seas (implementation of the BBNJ)<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>3.1. The BBNJ Treaty, ocean governance and connectivity to the open sea<\/li>\r\n <li>3.2. Inter-state cooperation: the role of regional organisations<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"btn-voir-plus\" data-modal=\"modal-theme-3\">\r\n Note\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"thematique-card\">\r\n <span class=\"theme-num\">Topic 4<\/span>\r\n <h4>Strengthening the financial sustainability of MPAs and their contribution to the development of a sustainable blue economy<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>4.1. Mechanisms and solutions for the sustainable financing of MPAs<\/li>\r\n <li>4.2. Sectors of activity and sustainable blue value chains<\/li>\r\n <li>4.3. Tools for assessing the contribution of MPAs to sustainable development<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"btn-voir-plus\" data-modal=\"modal-theme-4\">\r\n Note\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Side events<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"side-events-box\">\r\n <h3>Side events goals<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>To discuss a specific or technical topic related to the main theme of the conference; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>To present a project or an innovation, or to launch an initiative; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>Building links and facilitating dialogue between stakeholders (targeted networking); ;<\/li>\r\n <li>To raise public awareness or engage decision-makers, \u2026<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>Terms and Conditions<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Submission of a concept note; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>Approval subject to the NOC\u2019s discretion; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>\tRegistration for the conference and payment of the side-event booking fee following acceptance.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Event formats<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"formats-contribution-grid\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"format-contribution-card\">\r\n <h3>Workshop<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <h4>Description<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To tackle specific challenges relating to the four IMPAC6 themes through collaborative and participatory work, with a view to developing ideas, solutions and practical approaches.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Format and participation:<\/strong> All participants play an active part in the discussions and collaborative activities, working either individually or in small groups.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Expected outcomes:<\/strong> Tangible outcomes such as proposals, recommendations, practical solutions or action plans, developed collectively by the participants.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Proposal:<\/strong> Proposed jointly by at least three institutions.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h4>Terms and conditions of participation<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Submission of a concept note.<\/li>\r\n <li>Selection by the Scientific and Technical Committee.<\/li>\r\n <li>Individual registration for the conference is compulsory for representatives of the institutions organising the workshop.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"format-contribution-card\">\r\n <h3>Panel of experts<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <h4>Description<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To provide information, analyse and share experts\u2019 knowledge and experiences on topics related to the four IMPAC6 themes, by bringing together a range of expertise and perspectives.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Format and participation:<\/strong> A structured discussion involving a group of selected experts (panellists), chaired by a moderator who introduces the main questions and facilitates the discussion. The audience mainly listens and has the opportunity to ask questions.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Expected outcomes:<\/strong> Key insights, specialist knowledge and a range of perspectives that contribute to a better understanding of the subject.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Proposal:<\/strong> Proposed jointly by at least three institutions.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h4>Terms and conditions of participation<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Submission of a concept note.<\/li>\r\n <li>Selection by the Scientific and Technical Committee.<\/li>\r\n <li>Individual registration for the conference is compulsory for representatives of the institutions organising the panel.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"format-contribution-card\">\r\n <h3>Round table<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <h4>Description<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To explore and discuss topics or challenges relating to the four IMPAC6 themes through an open exchange of views, experiences and perspectives amongst participants, who are not necessarily experts.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Format and participation:<\/strong> An interactive, peer-to-peer discussion in which all participants play an active role and have equal opportunities to contribute. A facilitator encourages dialogue, ensures a balance of contributions and helps to identify points of agreement and differences of opinion.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Expected outcomes:<\/strong> A shared understanding of the subject, a diversity of viewpoints, the identification of points of agreement and disagreement, and, potentially, joint recommendations or proposals.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Proposal:<\/strong> Proposed jointly by at least three institutions.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h4>Terms and conditions of participation<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Submission of a concept note.<\/li>\r\n <li>Selection by the Scientific and Technical Committee.<\/li>\r\n <li>Individual registration for the conference is compulsory for representatives of the institutions organising the round-table discussion.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"format-contribution-card\">\r\n <h3>Networking Coffee Morning<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <h4>Description<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To encourage the informal exchange of knowledge, experiences and viewpoints through facilitated discussions on key issues relating to the four themes of IMPAC6.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Format and participation:<\/strong> An informal and interactive format in which participants take part in small-group discussions, led by a facilitator, to share their knowledge and experiences. Participants may move between groups to explore different issues and draw connections between ideas.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Expected outcomes:<\/strong> Collective learning, new perspectives, connections between people and ideas, and insights gained from the collective exchange of knowledge.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Proposal:<\/strong> Proposed jointly by at least three institutions.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h4>Terms and conditions of participation<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Submission of a concept note.<\/li>\r\n <li>Selection by the Scientific and Technical Committee.<\/li>\r\n <li>Individual registration for the conference is compulsory for representatives of institutions organising the \u2018Caf\u00e9 des connaissances\u2019.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"content-block\">\r\n <h2>Important dates<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"dates-list\">\r\n <div class=\"date-item\">\r\n <span class=\"date-label\">Issuing the call for proposals<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"date-value\">17 September 2026<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"date-item\">\r\n <span class=\"date-label\">Deadline for submitting abstracts<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"date-value\">30 November 2026<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"date-item\">\r\n <span class=\"date-label\">Date of the Scientific Committee\u2019s decision<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"date-value\">10 January 2027<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"date-item\">\r\n <span class=\"date-label\">Registration deadline<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"date-value\">17 March 2027<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"cta-formulaire\">\r\n <h3>Ready to submit your contribution?<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Access the submission form to propose your research paper, \n your experience-sharing session or your artistic activity.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/impac6.sn\/en\/formulaire-soumission\/\" class=\"btn-acceder-formulaire\">\r\n Access to the submission form \r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:0.85rem;color:#5f7f9a;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\r\n For further information, please contact the Scientific and Technical Committee at the following address: \r\n <a href=\"mailto:comscientifique@impac6.sn\" style=\"color:#0B3B5B;font-weight:600;\">comscientifique@impac6.sn<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"modal-note\" id=\"modal-theme-1\">\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-content\">\r\n <button class=\"modal-note-close\" data-close=\"modal-theme-1\">\u2715<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-header\">\r\n <span class=\"modal-note-badge\">Thematic Session No. 1<\/span>\r\n <h2>Inclusive, fair and appropriate governance that places MPAs at the heart of human societies<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-sub\">Thematic guidance Note<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-body\">\r\n <h3>1. Context and justification of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The sixth edition of the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC6), which will be held \n for the first time on the African continent in Dakar, is a global event of \n paramount importance for the future of marine conservation. As the international community \r\n strives to achieve the ambitious target of protecting 30 % of marine and coastal areas by \n 2030, under the Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, IMPAC6 comes \r\n at a pivotal moment to assess progress, guide future actions towards a \n \u00abjust and resilient\u00bb ocean, and accelerate international commitments relating to MPAs and \n ocean governance.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n The fact that this conference is being held in Africa \u2013 and more specifically in Senegal, a country that has distinguished itself \n in recent years by establishing 17 marine protected areas and through its pioneering work \r\n in the field of community-based management of marine resources, offers a unique opportunity to place \n the issues of inclusive governance and social justice at the heart of the discussions. The choice of Africa \n as the host for IMPAC6 is particularly significant in that the continent \r\n is the \u00abjunction point of all the world\u2019s seas and oceans\u00bb and African youth \n are set to play a leading role in the conservation of marine ecosystems.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Theme 1 of IMPAC6, \u00abInclusive, fair and appropriate governance placing MPAs at the heart \n of human societies\u00bb, addresses a fundamental challenge: the success of marine conservation \r\n depends on the ability to closely involve local communities\u2014the primary custodians of \n resources\u2014in the joint development of sustainable solutions, whilst recognising the diversity of \n legal statuses and incorporating cultural, educational and artistic dimensions. The aim is \n to move beyond the historical top-down approaches, sometimes described as \u00abcoercive conservation\u00bb, \n and to transform MPAs into genuine local initiatives, at the heart of the social, economic, \n cultural, artistic and educational dynamics of human societies.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>2. Goals of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>This thematic session provides an opportunity to:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>to analyse the conditions for implementing inclusive, fair and appropriate governance, \n drawing on practical experience and case studies from different \n regions of the world, with a particular focus on African initiatives; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to identify the approaches, tools and mechanisms that enable the equitable involvement of \n all stakeholders (local communities, fishers, women, young people, \r\n , state authorities, the private sector, civil society organisations, artists and \n educators, etc.) at every stage of a MPA\u2019s life cycle, from planning through to management, \n including monitoring and evaluation; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to discuss ways of ensuring a fair distribution of the benefits and costs of \n conservation, taking into account the specific vulnerabilities and livelihoods of \n local communities, particularly marginalised groups; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to promote local knowledge and practices, including traditional regulatory systems \n and customary rights, as assets for governance tailored to socio-ecological contexts; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to explore the role of education, culture and artistic expression as drivers of \n awareness-raising, public engagement and the intergenerational transmission of knowledge regarding \n marine conservation issues; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to make operational recommendations to ensure that MPAs, in Africa and elsewhere, are \n recognised and act as catalysts for sustainable development, social justice and \n cultural cohesion.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>3. Sub-themes of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The session offers a structured discussion centred on three complementary pillars for the \n sustainable management of marine and coastal areas.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.1. Legal contexts and diversity of protection statuses<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This section examines the variety of legal instruments, emphasising the complementarity \n between marine protected areas (MPAs) and AMCEZs \u2013 areas not classified as protected areas but \n managed sustainably for in situ conservation. The aim is to analyse national and regional frameworks \n (Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, the Pacific) and their capacity to recognise the usage rights of \n local communities. The following topics are also addressed: hybrid governance combining customary law and \n statutory law; the participatory development of legislation and management plans; and the role of AMCEZs in \n ecological connectivity and the integration of biodiversity into sectoral policies.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.2. Local, participative and inclusive governance<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This second strand places communities at the heart of collective action. It explores models of \n co-management (sharing of roles, delegation, capacity-building), inclusive mechanisms \n (gender, generations, vulnerable groups), and tools for integrated territorial governance such as \n marine spatial planning. Assessing socio-economic impacts and ensuring the equitable \n sharing of benefits (tourism, local funds, green jobs) are essential, as is mediating \n conflicts of use with small-scale fisheries. Particular attention is paid to the engagement of \n young people, in line with the objectives of IMPAC6.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.3. Education, culture, arts and society<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This final component highlights the intangible aspects of conservation. It promotes the integration \n of marine issues into educational programmes, the promotion of local cultural practices and knowledge \r\n , and the use of artistic expressions (storytelling, music, visual arts, film) as \n vehicles for raising awareness and fostering dialogue between science and society. Co-creation initiatives and \n the analysis of social perceptions of the ocean help to increase acceptance of conservation measures. \r\n Finally, citizen-led initiatives combining education, art, digital technology and artificial intelligence, \n such as the Senegalese platform Green Act Club, illustrate this dynamic for IMPAC6.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>4. Session format<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n In order to encourage interaction and the sharing of experiences, the session will take a blended format, \n combining:\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Introductory lectures<\/strong> : High-level presentations to set out the context \n and the issues at stake, including testimonies from practitioners on the ground, representatives of local communities, \n artists, educators and politicians.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Round-table discussions and panel discussions<\/strong> : Discussions organised around the three sub-themes, \n bringing together MPA managers, representatives of local communities, scientists, \n lawyers, teachers, artists and policy-makers.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Areas for informal discussions and demonstrations<\/strong> : Sessions dedicated to networking, \n bilateral meetings, as well as presentations of artistic works, films, \n educational resources and innovative digital tools.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Oral presentations<\/strong> : research findings, feedback, comparative analyses \n.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>\u00abPosted\u00bb presentations\u00bb<\/strong> : highlighting case studies, innovative projects, \n educational and artistic initiatives, and participatory processes.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Short films<\/strong> : examples of practical initiatives, community-led approaches, \n artistic creations or educational projects.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Artistic performances<\/strong> : stories, sketches, songs, dances, visual performances, \n installations, etc., to raise awareness of and express the challenges of inclusive governance \n in a sensitive and accessible way.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n We strongly encourage proposals from groups comprising MPA managers, \n researchers, representatives of local communities, teachers, artists, cultural mediators \n and young people.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>5. Practical informations<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Languages of the session<\/strong> : French, English and Spanish (simultaneous interpreting will be provided).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Date and venue<\/strong> : The session will take place during IMPAC6, at the Abdou Diouf International \nConference Centre (CICAD) in Dakar, Senegal, from 22 to 27 March 2027.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Submission of proposals<\/strong> : Proposals for papers (oral or poster presentations), \n films or artistic performances must be submitted via the dedicated IMPAC6 platform \n by \u2026. An abstract of no more than 500 words, detailing the content, methodology, implications \n and relevance to the theme and sub-themes, is required.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>6. Contact<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"contact-info\">\r\n <strong>Dr Mamadou Diop<\/strong>, Head of the thematic group<br>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:mamadou77.diop@ucad.edu.sn\">mamadou77.diop@ucad.edu.sn<\/a> ; \r\n <a href=\"mailto:comscientifique@impac6.sn\">comscientifique@impac6.sn<\/a><br><br>\r\n <strong>Dr Isma\u00efla Ndour<\/strong>, Chair of the IMPAC6 Scientific Committee<br>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:ismailandour@impac6.sn\">ismailandour@impac6.sn<\/a> ; \r\n <a href=\"mailto:comscientifique@impac6.sn\">comscientifique@impac6.sn<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"modal-note\" id=\"modal-theme-2\">\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-content\">\r\n <button class=\"modal-note-close\" data-close=\"modal-theme-2\">\u2715<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-header\">\r\n <span class=\"modal-note-badge\">Thematic Session No. 2<\/span>\r\n <h2>To generate, promote and share useful knowledge to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of MPAs<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-sub\">Thematic guidance Note<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-body\">\r\n <h3>1. Context and justification of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n In 2027, Senegal will host the sixth International Congress on Marine Protected Areas (IMPAC6). \r\n This sixth congress will take place against a backdrop of an urgent need to protect the oceans by \n improving the management effectiveness and resilience of marine protected areas.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Marine protected areas are regarded as effective tools for managing biodiversity \n and marine resources used by local communities. However, despite their success \n in the media, the impact of MPAs on marine and coastal conservation has yet to be demonstrated.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Knowledge \u2013 whether derived from modern science, indigenous sources or traditional practices \u2013 has \n a vital role to play in the effective management of marine protected areas. Sharing and \n harnessing knowledge are essential for improving management effectiveness and the \n resilience of marine protected areas. However, the available scientific knowledge \n remains insufficient, and much of it is under-utilised in the management processes \n of marine protected areas. Indigenous knowledge continues to be marginalised in \n formal approaches to the governance of marine protected areas worldwide. Furthermore, the impacts associated \n with climate change constitute emerging threats for which MPAs are not \n prepared, thereby limiting their resilience.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n It is therefore necessary to improve the generation, governance, sharing and utilisation \n of scientific knowledge in order to enhance the management effectiveness and resilience of \n marine protected areas. Previous conferences have examined the central role of \n scientific knowledge and indigenous knowledge in the management of marine protected areas. IMPAC3 had \n dedicated a thematic session to \u00abScience and Knowledge for Better MPA Management\u00bb. Support \n for and respect of indigenous knowledge from around the world were key features of \n IMPAC5. IMPAC6 builds on this momentum by creating Thematic Session 2: \u2018Generating, harnessing \n and sharing knowledge to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of MPAs\u2019.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>2. Goals of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The session aims to help strengthen the production of scientific data, the \n promotion of scientific knowledge and participatory research.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>Specifically, it will enable:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>share relevant scientific data on MPAs; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to analyse the role of science in the management of marine protected areas; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to share and build on experiences and best practices in the promotion and sharing of \n scientific and locally-generated knowledge; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to examine mechanisms for integrating local knowledge into the management of marine protected areas \n; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to explore the challenges and issues surrounding participatory research; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to discuss the role of MPAs in building resilience to climate change; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to discuss approaches and strategies for adapting to climate change; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to promote scientific cooperation and networking; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to capitalise on best practice in participatory research within marine protected areas; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to propose strategies to strengthen the application of knowledge and participatory research.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>3. Sub-themes of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>Theme 2 is structured around the following three sub-themes:<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.1. Promoting research, participatory science and local knowledge to foster a \u00abscience-to-management\u00bb approach\u00bb<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will focus on participatory research, the use of research findings \n and local knowledge for the effective management of marine protected areas. It will provide a forum for discussion \n on the relationship between scientific research and management, best practices, experiences \r\n and innovations in participatory research, the generation of relevant scientific data \n, the application of knowledge, and the recognition and integration of indigenous knowledge \n into management processes.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.2. Strengthening the capacity of MPAs to anticipate and adapt to rapid change<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will examine the capacity of marine protected areas to adapt to climate change and their resilience \n. Discussions will focus on the experiences and best practices regarding adaptation \n adopted by MPA managers in response to climate change, initiatives aimed at \n strengthening the capacity to anticipate change, and the development of management approaches based on resilience \n in the face of rapid change.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.3. Governance of scientific data, knowledge sharing, scientific cooperation and innovation<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will focus on systems for the production and governance of scientific data, \n the accessibility of knowledge and mechanisms for scientific cooperation. Discussions will centre on \r\n on the management of scientific knowledge, best practices in the management of \n scientific databases and knowledge at regional and international levels, the strengthening of \n scientific cooperation, and innovations in the production and utilisation of \n scientific data.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>4. Session format<\/h3>\r\n <p>To facilitate discussion and the sharing of knowledge, the session will take the following formats:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Oral and poster presentations<\/strong> : presentation of the research findings \n and discussion with participants on the sub-themes; ;<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Panels<\/strong> : discussions with high-level experts on the sub-themes; ;<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Round-table discussions<\/strong> : discussion of specific topics relating to the sub-themes; ;<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Spaces for informal discussion<\/strong> to encourage networking and the exchange of information.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>5. Practical informations<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Working languages<\/strong> : French, English and Spanish (simultaneous interpreting).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Venue and date<\/strong> : Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre (CICAD), Dakar \n (Senegal), 22\u201327 March 2027.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Submission of proposals<\/strong> : Proposals for papers (oral or poster presentations, experience-sharing sessions), films or artistic performances must be submitted via the dedicated IMPAC6 platform (https:\/\/impac6.sn\/appel-a-contributions\/ ) and in accordance with the terms and guidelines set out by the Scientific and Technical Committee (abstract of no more than 500 words + form).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>6. Contact<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"contact-info\">\r\n <strong>Professor Alassane SARR<\/strong>, Head of the thematic group<br>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:alassane.sarr@uacad.edu.sn\">alassane.sarr@uacad.edu.sn<\/a> ; \r\n <a href=\"mailto:comscientifique@impac6.sn\">comscientifique@impac6.sn<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"modal-note\" id=\"modal-theme-3\">\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-content\">\r\n <button class=\"modal-note-close\" data-close=\"modal-theme-3\">\u2715<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-header\">\r\n <span class=\"modal-note-badge\">Thematic Session No. 3<\/span>\r\n <h2>Establish representative MPA networks extending out to the high seas (implementation of the BBNJ)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-sub\">Thematic guidance Note<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-body\">\r\n <h3>1. Context and justification of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The ocean is a unique, continuous and deeply interconnected ecological system. Ocean currents, \n species migration, genetic exchange, biogeochemical cycles and \n climatic processes transcend administrative boundaries and the limits of \n national jurisdictions. Yet conservation measures remain largely fragmented, organised \n along institutional lines that only imperfectly reflect the actual functioning of \n marine ecosystems. This mismatch is now one of the main challenges facing \n global marine conservation (UNESCO-IOC, 2024).\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n In recent years, international ocean governance has undergone an \n unprecedented evolution. The adoption of the Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which sets the target \n of conserving at least 30 % of terrestrial and marine areas by 2030, followed by the Agreement on \r\n the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond \n National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), have profoundly reshaped the ambitions of the \n international community. For the first time, a global legal framework makes it possible to envisage the creation \n of marine protected areas on the high seas, opening up the prospect of a genuine global conservation network \n stretching from coastal areas to those beyond national jurisdiction.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n However, these policy advances will only bear fruit if they are accompanied by a \n profound transformation in the ways in which cooperation takes place. The success of the \u00ab30\u00d730\u00bb target will depend \n not solely on the number of protected areas created, but on their ecological representativeness, their \n functional connectivity, the effectiveness of their management, and their integration into \r\n coherent networks at different levels of governance. This transition involves moving beyond an approach \n based on the juxtaposition of MPAs to build genuine ecological and institutional infrastructures \n linking coastal areas, exclusive economic zones, regional seas and the high seas.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n It is precisely within this framework that Theme 3 is situated. It constitutes one of \n IMPAC6\u2019s main forums for strategic reflection, bringing together two inseparable dimensions \n of contemporary conservation. The first concerns the implementation of the new international \n agenda for ocean governance through the BBNJ Agreement, ecological connectivity and \n conservation measures on the high seas. The second focuses on the practical mechanisms for putting \n this ambition into practice, notably through inter-state collaboration, regional seas conventions, \n regional organisations and networks of MPA managers.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n The fact that IMPAC6 is being organised in Senegal, on behalf of Africa, lends this discussion a \n particular significance. For more than two decades, the continent has demonstrated that regional cooperation \n is a powerful driver of institutional innovation, capacity-building and \n improved management of MPAs. The initiatives led by RAMPAO, MedPAN, WIOMPAN and the \nregional seas conventions illustrate the added value of these collaborative efforts in \r\n strengthening the ecological coherence of MPA networks, pooling scientific knowledge and \n supporting States in implementing their international commitments. IMPAC6 thus offers \n a unique opportunity to bring together regional experiences, scientific advances and \n new international legal instruments in order to define a collective roadmap \r\n for the development of truly representative, connected and resilient MPA networks \n across the global ocean.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>2. Goals of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The aim of this session is to contribute to the development of an integrated vision of networks of \r\n as a global conservation infrastructure, capable of ensuring \n ecological continuity between coastal areas and the high seas and of supporting the effective implementation of \n the BBNJ Agreement.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>In particular, it will enable:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>to analyse the scientific, institutional and political implications of the implementation \n of the BBNJ Agreement for the development of representative and interconnected networks of MPAs; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to examine approaches that promote ecological connectivity between coastal MPAs, \n exclusive economic zones and marine areas beyond national jurisdiction; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to assess the role of inter-state collaborations, regional organisations, \n regional seas conventions and networks of MPA managers in implementing the new \n global marine conservation agenda; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to highlight the most innovative examples of regional cooperation, \n multi-level governance, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>to produce strategic recommendations aimed at accelerating the implementation of the \n \u00ab30\u00d730\u00bb target, enhancing the coherence of ocean policies and consolidating the \n scientific and policy legacy of IMPAC6.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>3. Sub-themes of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The work will focus on the two sub-themes officially selected for IMPAC6, which \n represent two complementary dimensions of a single ambition: to build an ecological \n and institutional conservation continuum on a global ocean scale.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.1. The BBNJ Treaty, ocean governance and the connectivity of conservation measures towards the open ocean<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will examine recent developments in international ocean governance \n and the conditions necessary for the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement. Discussions will focus in particular \n on marine protected areas on the high seas, area-based management tools, ecological connectivity \r\n , environmental impact assessments, benefit-sharing, the transfer of \n marine technologies, capacity-building and the interactions between the main \n international frameworks relating to marine conservation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.2. Inter-state cooperation: the role of regional organisations and MPA networks<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will analyse the cooperation mechanisms essential to the development of \n coherent and effective MPA networks. Particular attention will be paid to the role of \n regional organisations, regional seas conventions, networks of MPA managers, communities \r\n of practice and scientific partnerships in strengthening inter-state cooperation, \n harmonising public policies, pooling knowledge and supporting \n the implementation of the BBNJ.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>4. Session format<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n In order to foster high-level dialogue between science, public policy and \n management practices, the session will combine introductory lectures, strategic round-table discussions, expert panels, \n scientific papers, presentations of best practice, case studies, scientific posters, \r\n documentary films and networking opportunities. Discussions will focus on \n interdisciplinary approaches, lessons learnt and practical solutions likely to strengthen \n MPA networks at national, regional and global levels.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>5. Practical informations<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Working languages<\/strong> : French, English and Spanish (simultaneous interpreting).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Venue and date<\/strong> : Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre (CICAD), Dakar \n (Senegal), 22\u201327 March 2027.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Submission of proposals<\/strong> : in accordance with the procedures laid down by the \n IMPAC6 Scientific Committee.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>6. Contact<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"contact-info\">\r\n <strong>Dr Papa Samba DIOUF<\/strong>, Theme 3 Lead<br>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:psdiouf@gmail.com\">psdiouf@gmail.com<\/a><br><br>\r\n <strong>IMPAC6 Scientific Committee<\/strong><br>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:comscientifique@impac6.sn\">comscientifique@impac6.sn<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"modal-note\" id=\"modal-theme-4\">\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-content\">\r\n <button class=\"modal-note-close\" data-close=\"modal-theme-4\">\u2715<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-header\">\r\n <span class=\"modal-note-badge\">Thematic Session No. 4<\/span>\r\n <h2>Strengthening the financial sustainability of MPAs and their contribution to the development of a blue economy<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-sub\">Thematic guidance Note<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"modal-note-body\">\r\n <h3>1. Context and justification of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n In March 2027, Dakar will host the sixth International Congress on Marine Protected Areas \n (IMPAC6), the first IMPAC congress to be held on the African continent. Scheduled to take place from 22 to 26 March \r\n 2027, this event will place Africa at the centre of global discussions on the future of marine \nprotected areas (MPAs) and their contribution to ocean conservation, the well-being of coastal communities \nand sustainable development. This meeting comes at a pivotal moment. Whilst the \n Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework calls for the conservation of at least 30 % of \r\n marine and coastal areas by 2030, just over 8 % of the global marine environment was covered by \n protected areas or other effective conservation measures in 2024. The challenge, \n however, is not merely to increase the area under protection. It also involves ensuring \n effective, equitable and sustainable management of existing MPAs, in particular through adequate human, \n institutional, technical and financial resources.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n However, many MPAs still lack sufficient resources to carry out their \n core functions, including monitoring, ecological monitoring, habitat restoration, \n use management, consultation with local communities, and the implementation of development \n and management plans. Their funding often relies on short-term projects, which undermines \n the continuity of staff and operations. This situation is part of a wider global \n shortfall. The Global Biodiversity Framework estimates the \nbiodiversity funding gap at around 700 billion dollars per year and sets a target of mobilising at least 200 billion \ndollars per year by 2030. Consequently, sustainable funding for MPAs can no longer depend on a \n single source. It must be based on an appropriate mix of public funding, \n international aid, trust funds, blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, \r\n blue carbon credits, fiscal mechanisms, user charges, impact investments and \n responsible partnerships with the private sector, and payments for ecosystem services. \r\n However, these mechanisms are only effective if they guarantee environmental integrity, \n transparency, equity in the distribution of benefits and the effective participation of \n local communities.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n At the same time, MPAs should not be viewed as areas isolated from the \n economic dynamics of their wider regions. If managed effectively, they can support sustainable blue value chains \r\n , particularly in sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, low-impact aquaculture, the \n promotion of local products, ecosystem restoration and services related to \n \u2018blue carbon\u2019. However, the compatibility of these activities with MPAs depends on specific conditions, \n notably respecting ecological carrying capacities, reducing pressure on resources, \n generating local income, ensuring equitable access for women and young people to economic opportunities \r\n and the maintenance of priority conservation objectives. Finally, securing funding and \n developing such activities requires a clear demonstration of the outcomes achieved by \n MPAs. Yet their contributions to food security, employment, income, \n climate resilience, local governance and the maintenance of ecosystem services remain \n insufficiently measured and documented. It is therefore necessary to have accessible tools and \n indicators that enable the joint assessment of their ecological, \n economic, social and institutional performance.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n It is precisely around these complementary issues that Thematic Session No. 4 \n of IMPAC6 is organised. It will bring together three sub-themes:\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Mechanisms and solutions for the sustainable financing of MPAs and marine conservation; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>Business sectors and sustainable blue value chains compatible with MPAs; ;<\/li>\r\n <li>Tools and approaches for assessing the contribution of MPAs to sustainable development.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>2. Goals of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n The session aims to bring together the issues of funding, sustainable economic development \n and impact assessment in order to strengthen the effectiveness, sustainability and contribution of MPAs \n to sustainable development. In particular, it will pursue the following objectives:\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>To analyse the main obstacles to sustainable financing for MPAs, including insufficient \n public budgets, reliance on project-based funding and a lack of long-term resources.<\/li>\r\n <li>To present and compare existing and innovative financing mechanisms, such as \r\n trust funds, blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, blue carbon credits, \n tax mechanisms, user charges and public-private partnerships.<\/li>\r\n <li>To identify the conditions necessary for the success and replication of these mechanisms, taking into account \n governance, transparency, equity, management capacity, monitoring of outcomes and \n environmental integrity.<\/li>\r\n <li>To promote blue economy sectors and value chains that are compatible with MPAs, \n in particular sustainable fishing, ecotourism, responsible aquaculture, the promotion of \n local produce and ecosystem restoration.<\/li>\r\n <li>Examine the conditions under which these activities can generate local income and jobs, \n whilst reducing pressure on resources and ensuring the participation of \n communities, women and young people.<\/li>\r\n <li>To present the tools, methods and indicators used to assess the ecological, \n economic, social and institutional contributions of MPAs to sustainable development.<\/li>\r\n <li>To foster dialogue between MPA managers, communities, public decision-makers, \n researchers, donors, investors and the private sector regarding the needs, constraints \n and opportunities for partnership.<\/li>\r\n <li>To draw on experiences and best practices from different regions, with \n particular attention paid to African contexts.<\/li>\r\n <li>To formulate operational recommendations and key messages for IMPAC6, with a view to strengthening \n the integration of MPAs into policies on conservation, the blue economy, biodiversity financing \n and territorial development.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>3. Sub-themes of the session<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Thematic Session No. 4 is structured around three complementary sub-themes, which enable \n us to address, in turn, the resources required for the management of MPAs, the economic activities \n compatible with their conservation objectives, and the tools for measuring their outcomes.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.1. Mechanisms and solutions for the sustainable financing of MPAs and marine conservation<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will examine mechanisms for securing sufficient, \ndiversified and sustainable financial resources to ensure the essential functions of MPAs, including planning, \r\n surveillance, scientific monitoring, ecosystem restoration and community \n participation. Discussions will focus in particular on public funding, trust funds, \nblue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, blue carbon credits, fiscal mechanisms, \nuser charges, public-private partnerships and impact investments. Particular \n attention will be paid to the conditions necessary for the success of these mechanisms, notably governance, \n transparency, equity, management capacity, impact monitoring and environmental integrity.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.2. Sustainable blue economic sectors and value chains compatible with MPAs<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will focus on identifying and promoting economic activities that can \n contribute to regional development whilst respecting the conservation objectives of MPAs. \r\n It will focus in particular on sustainable fishing, ecotourism, responsible aquaculture, the promotion \n of local produce, and other low-impact blue economy activities. The discussions \n will analyse the conditions needed to limit pressure on resources, \n boost local incomes and jobs, improve community participation and ensure \n an equitable distribution of benefits, particularly for women and young people.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h4>3.3. Tools and approaches for assessing the contribution of MPAs to sustainable development<\/h4>\r\n <p>\r\n This sub-theme will focus on the approaches, methods and indicators used to measure the \n contribution of MPAs to sustainable development. In particular, it will focus on assessing the impacts of \n MPAs on biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate resilience, fisheries, income, \n employment, food security, local governance and community well-being. Discussions \n will also aim to identify tools accessible to managers, improve \n data collection and make better use of assessment results to inform public decision-making, \n strengthen accountability and mobilise funding for marine conservation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>4. Session format<\/h3>\r\n <p>In order to encourage interaction and the sharing of experiences, the session will take a blended format, combining:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Introductory lectures<\/strong> : high-level presentations to set out the context \n and the issues at stake, including testimonies from those working on the ground, representatives of local communities, \n artists, educators and politicians.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Round-table discussions and panel discussions<\/strong> : discussions organised around the three sub-themes, \n bringing together MPA managers, representatives of local communities, scientists, \n lawyers, teachers, artists and decision-makers.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Areas for informal discussions and demonstrations<\/strong> : opportunities for networking, \n bilateral meetings, and presentations of artistic works, films, \n educational resources and innovative digital tools.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Oral presentations<\/strong> : research findings, feedback, comparative analyses \n.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>\u00abPosted\u00bb presentations\u00bb<\/strong> : highlighting case studies, innovative projects, \n educational and artistic initiatives, and participatory processes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>5. Practical informations<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Languages of the session<\/strong> : French, English and Spanish (simultaneous interpreting will be provided).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Date and venue<\/strong> : The session will take place during IMPAC6, at the Abdou Diouf International \nConference Centre (CICAD) in Dakar, Senegal, from 22 to 27 March 2027.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Submission of proposals<\/strong> : Proposals for papers (oral or poster presentations), \n films or artistic performances must be submitted via the dedicated IMPAC6 platform. \r\n An abstract of no more than 500 words, detailing the content, methodology, implications and \n relevance to the theme and sub-themes, is required.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h3>6. 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Les d\u00e9fis majeurs identifi\u00e9s pour cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement de haut niveau s’articulent autour : de l’atteinte des objectifs 30\u00d730 du cadre mondial de la biodiversit\u00e9 de Kunming-Montr\u00e9al (2022), qui engage les pays \u00e0 prot\u00e9ger au moins 30 % des terres et des oc\u00e9ans d’ici \u00e0 2030 ; de l\u2019entr\u00e9e en vigueur et la mise en \u0153uvre de l\u2019accord mondial sur la biodiversit\u00e9 marine au-del\u00e0 des juridictions nationales ; de l\u2019extension et la gestion des r\u00e9seaux d\u2019aires marines prot\u00e9g\u00e9es (AMP), notamment en \u00e9tendant la protection au-del\u00e0 des zones \u00e9conomiques exclusives (ZEE) vers la haute mer. IMPAC6 est par ailleurs une opportunit\u00e9 strat\u00e9gique en vue de mener un plaidoyer fort pour la conservation durable des AMP lors du septi\u00e8me congr\u00e8s mondial des aires prot\u00e9g\u00e9es et conserv\u00e9es de l\u2019UICN (Panama, 2027). Le Congr\u00e8s IMPAC6 se d\u00e9roule dans un contexte o\u00f9 l\u2019urgence climatique et ses impacts sur les \u00e9cosyst\u00e8mes marins, ainsi que la r\u00e9conciliation de la conservation et du d\u00e9veloppement, en particulier dans le cadre de l\u2019\u00e9conomie bleue deviennent de plus en plus des pr\u00e9occupations majeures. Ainsi, la mise en \u0153uvre des recommandations d\u2019IMPAC6 contribuera \u00e0 l\u2019atteinte des objectifs de la Vision strat\u00e9gique sur 20 ans de l\u2019UICN et son Programme 2026-2029 qui mettent l\u2019accent sur une biodiversit\u00e9 efficacement conserv\u00e9e, prot\u00e9g\u00e9e et restaur\u00e9e dans les milieux marins et c\u00f4tiers, ainsi que leurs services \u00e9cosyst\u00e9miques au profit des communaut\u00e9s. Ce congr\u00e8s vise \u00e0 acc\u00e9l\u00e9rer la protection des oc\u00e9ans en mobilisant les expertises mondiales partager des exp\u00e9riences locales et internationales, et proposer des recommandations strat\u00e9giques pour une meilleure int\u00e9gration des \u00e9cosyst\u00e8mes oc\u00e9aniques. L\u2019objectif principal est de renforcer la conservation marine mondiale en mettant l’accent sur une repr\u00e9sentation \u00e9quilibr\u00e9e des r\u00e9gions, particuli\u00e8rement les pays du Sud. Objectifs de l’appel \u00e0 contributions L\u2019appel \u00e0 contribution vise \u00e0 offrir aux communaut\u00e9s locales, associations et organisations socioprofessionnelles, institutions publiques et parapubliques, ONG, partenaires techniques et financiers, particuliers, un cadre de r\u00e9flexion et de partage des connaissances, exp\u00e9riences et bonnes pratiques d\u2019initiatives dans les aires marines prot\u00e9g\u00e9es. Il a pour but de favoriser les d\u00e9bats portant sur les probl\u00e9matiques de la conservation marine et c\u00f4ti\u00e8re pour une \u00e9conomie bleue durable. Le congr\u00e8s sera l\u2019occasion de renforcer les synergies en mati\u00e8re de recherche et d\u2019expertise en cours et en perspective, tant au niveau r\u00e9gional qu\u2019international \u00e0 travers l\u2019implication de toutes les cat\u00e9gories d\u2019acteurs. Il sera \u00e9galement l\u2019occasion de p\u00e9renniser les acquis et de contribuer \u00e0 leur consolidation, en mettant \u00e0 la disposition des acteurs de la conservation une synth\u00e8se des communications pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es afin de capitaliser les connaissances scientifiques, exp\u00e9riences et bonnes pratiques au niveau mondial. Instructions aux participants Les propositions de communication devront pr\u00e9senter un apport sur le th\u00e8me du congr\u00e8s. Elles pourront relever du domaine marin et c\u00f4tier, (sciences, art, culture). La prise en compte des objectifs de durabilit\u00e9 est vivement encourag\u00e9e. Elles pourront porter sur des connaissances et\/ou exp\u00e9riences th\u00e9oriques, m\u00e9thodologiques, pratiques (travaux de terrain), artistiques, culturelles (musique, danse traditionnelles, chant, po\u00e9sie, inspir\u00e9es par la coexistence oc\u00e9anique, r\u00e9cits oraux et autres manifestations li\u00e9es \u00e0 la mer). Les participants int\u00e9ress\u00e9s \u00e0 faire des communications sont invit\u00e9s \u00e0 soumettre un r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (500 mots). Les propositions de communication devront comprendre un titre, les noms et affiliations des auteurs, le th\u00e8me et le sous-th\u00e8me dans lequel la proposition s\u2019inscrit, cinq \u00e0 six mots-cl\u00e9s. IMPAC6 accueille favorablement les contributions issues de la recherche, de la gestion et de la pratique. Les gestionnaires et les praticiens des AMP sont encourag\u00e9s \u00e0 soumettre des \u00e9tudes de cas, des exp\u00e9riences de co-gestion, des innovations et des enseignements tir\u00e9s de la mise en \u0153uvre de leurs initiatives. Les contributions issues de la pratique ne doivent pas n\u00e9cessairement suivre un format de recherche traditionnel et peuvent plut\u00f4t d\u00e9crire le d\u00e9fi de gestion, l’approche adopt\u00e9e, les r\u00e9sultats et les le\u00e7ons apprises. Quant aux communications \u00e0 caract\u00e8re scientifique, elles doivent donner quelques \u00e9l\u00e9ments de contexte, pr\u00e9senter la probl\u00e9matique, les objectifs, la m\u00e9thodologie utilis\u00e9e, les sources des donn\u00e9es, les principaux r\u00e9sultats obtenus ou attendus (selon l\u2019\u00e9tat d\u2019avancement de la contribution). IMPAC6 invite \u00e0 soumettre d\u2019autres formats de propositions tels que des ateliers, tables rondes, panels de discussion et caf\u00e9s des connaissances destin\u00e9s \u00e0 \u00eatre int\u00e9gr\u00e9s au programme principal du congr\u00e8s. Le respect de ces consignes conditionne l\u2019examen de toute proposition par le comit\u00e9 scientifique (voir formulaire de soumission). Les communications pourront \u00eatre r\u00e9dig\u00e9es en fran\u00e7ais, en anglais ou en espagnol. Les communications pourront \u00eatre r\u00e9dig\u00e9es en fran\u00e7ais, en anglais ou en espagnol. Tous les r\u00e9sum\u00e9s feront l\u2019objet d\u2019un examen par le comit\u00e9 scientifique et pourront \u00eatre accept\u00e9s soit sous forme de pr\u00e9sentation orale, de poster, de vid\u00e9o, ou de tout autre format (\u00e0 signaler). Les crit\u00e8res d’\u00e9valuation sont les suivants : style visuel, port\u00e9e scientifique, technique, empirique ou artistique et impact de la proposition de communication pour IMPAC6. A travers diff\u00e9rentes sessions, le congr\u00e8s sera structur\u00e9 autour de quatre th\u00e9matiques centrales, pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es ci-apr\u00e8s. Th\u00e8mes cl\u00e9s d’IMPAC6 Quatre th\u00e9matiques centraux sont formul\u00e9es. Elles refl\u00e8tent \u00e0 la fois les questions d\u2019actualit\u00e9 relatives \u00e0 la gouvernance oc\u00e9anique, la conservation de la biodiversit\u00e9 marine et l\u2019adaptation au changement climatique, et les grands axes envisag\u00e9s dans la \u00ab Feuille de route Vers IMPAC6 \u00bb. Cette derni\u00e8re met en avant la jeunesse africaine, le r\u00f4le des communaut\u00e9s et des femmes du continent dans la conservation et la valorisation durable du capital naturel marin, les d\u00e9marches collaboratives port\u00e9es \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle r\u00e9gionale pour renforcer le dispositif de conservation marine, ainsi que le r\u00f4le que les AMP doivent jouer dans le d\u00e9veloppement d\u2019une \u00e9conomie bleue durable, sociale et solidaire. Les th\u00e9matiques sont d\u00e9clin\u00e9es en sous-th\u00e9matiques : Th\u00e8me 1 Une gouvernance adapt\u00e9e, inclusive et juste qui place les AMP au c\u0153ur du fonctionnement des soci\u00e9t\u00e9s humaines 1.1. Cadres juridiques, diversit\u00e9 des statuts et prise en compte des AMCEZ 1.2. Gouvernance locale, participative et inclusive des AMP 1.3. 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