World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026: Call for session proposals

Session organiser(s)

Main convenor & contact person

First name

Last name

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Affiliation

Co-organiser(s)

Co-organiser

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Session request

Content

Title

Select which theme(s) your session belongs to (no more than 2)

1. Challenges to achieve the UN Ocean Decade goals

2. Marine biodiversity: it’s all about the base(line)s and trends

3. Building e-oceans to help us fill our knowledge gaps

4. Marine biodiversity enthusiasts and stewards for the future: who are they, where do they come from, what are their needs and what drives them?

5. Challenges, changes and opportunities in marine taxonomic research: from specimens to genes

6. Science that makes a difference: supporting knowledge-based policies

7. Taking the pulse of the ocean: measuring our current marine biodiversity knowledge through monitoring networks and programs

8. Other

Are you missing a theme? Make your suggestion on what you'd like to see as a day-theme, and which session(s) you see within it.

Short description of your session (300 words), including a clear link with the chosen theme

Session style(s)

Plenary presentations

Discussion

toevoegen (zie sharepoint): sessie = 1 of 2 invited speakers + plenary en/of discussie. vink aan wat van toep

Chair & co-chair

Chair

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Affiliation

To be confirmed later

If you don't have a session chair at this moment, please note name and affiliation of people you're thinking about to chair this session

Co-chair

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Affiliation

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If you don't have a session co-chair at this moment, please note name and affiliation of people you're thinking about to co-chair this session

Opening speakers

Possible opening speakers for this session

Please give name and affiliation of the people that you think of who could be interested in contributing to this session as opening speaker, to introduce the session and/or to set the scene

Other speakers

Possible contributors to this session

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In case of a planned discussion: please note name and affiliation of the moderator, and outline of the goals and possible outcomes

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